Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Enveloped in a golden yellow glaze, this chawanmushi bowl conjures the vibrant hues of yamabuki, also known as Japanese kerria. Over this bright yellow background, a dainty image of a bird nestled among the branches of a tree is lovingly rendered…
The organic colors over the surface of this small-sized ramen bowl are created by pouring an indigo glaze over porcelain that contains sand. The resulting shades of indigo blue and light brown form earthy patterns, enhancing the bowl’s warmth and effortless beauty. The bowl is perfect for a variety of noodle dishes, such as udon…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright red peony is made by Sato Tsuyoshi, a Kutani ware artisan known for his use of bright colors and florals. With brush painting, which is a characteristic of Kutani ware, a thick peony motif is drawn as if it bloomed on bowls, and the center is…
This long rectangular plate is very beautiful with carvings reminiscent of sakura, or cherry blossoms, floating in a river. The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The colors of the food will stand out beautifully, enhancing the dining experience. Perfectly sized for dainty sweets and appetizers, this sleek, flat plate…
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features peonies, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the food warm and…
This beautiful dinner plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a contemporary touch to the traditional design. With its thick, rounded rim, this plate brings a soft, welcoming feel to your table. Durable and crafted for long-term use, it’s ideally sized for serving main dishes like sushi,…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the elegant black shine of lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin.” “Chinkin” is a traditional technique used to create detailed designs with gold and silver on lacquerware surfaces. Unlike Maki-e, where gold leaves and powder are directly applied to a surface, for Chinkin, shallow…
This sauce plate features swirling karakusa “arabesque” motifs that signify growth and longevity, alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm rim. It showcases the somenishiki technique, where the plate is first glazed with intricate blue and white patterns before…
This long plate exudes a rustic elegance with its soft grayish color, featuring delicate stylized camellia flowers in white and red, accented by dark green leaves. Its irregular edges add a subtle, hand-made quality to its rectangular form.The camellia or tsubaki is beloved for its undeniable beauty as it blooms during the cold winter months. Having…
Enjoy eating rice from this cute rice bowl designed with a playful cat from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed rice bowl is handmade combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings….
The Japanese sauce plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore, you may also…
The Quiblas Mono Blue Breeze Dinnerware Set features tableware adorned with the traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern, delicate leaf shapes, and charming medaka “rice fish.” The blue and white color scheme evokes the refreshing feel of a cool summer breeze gracing your dining table. Experience the joy of an authentic Japanese meal, beautifully presented with…