This unique mug has a lion’s face on the inside and the whole body and butterflies on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the lion’s mane. The bright yellow color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is recommended for adults…
This large bowl features a unique design of fish and the circus, hand-painted with a delicate touch by artisans. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. Perfect size as a serving bowl for salad, appetizers, side dish, pasta,…
This side plate features large yellow peony flowers. This is a classic design of the ko-Kutani style dating back to the mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is ideal as an extra plate for side dishes or desserts….
As suggested by its name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. Blue chrysanthemum flowers are scattered throughout the design, giving the design a natural comfort. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking with bowls of the same shape, making storage more convenient. This bowl is…
This kobachi small bowl is decorated with hand-painted shades of blue, featuring gold arabesque patterns and round traditional motifs in red and green. The same design is painted on the interior top surface. Sized perfectly for serving rice, the bowl is also suitable for simmered dishes. The lid helps retain warmth, and its traditional, elegant design…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing a smiling rabbit peeking from the rim of the plate. The rabbit’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. On the plate are two other rabbits with one set of foot…
This Japanese plate features a beautiful, bright turquoise color. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, renowned for its gentle and warm stoneware with vibrant colors and elegant designs. Kokuzou Kiln aims to transform everyday tableware into something truly special. This series was completed over a full year from the desire to create the original beautiful…
This kobachi bowl is perfectly suited for serving side dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the bowl elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Though square, the form exhibits…
This sakura-shaped sauce plate features a hand-painted sea bream, a symbol of good fortune in Japan often associated with celebrations. It makes a thoughtful gift for expressing gratitude or congratulations. Perfectly sized for serving sauces, nuts, or candies, it also works beautifully as a small dish for relishes or side portions. Place it on a…
This sauce plate features a nami-chidori motifs, one of the traditional patterns in Japan. Each piece is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate, condiments plate, relish…
A set of 5 small bowls depicting gourds. Since each vessel is handmade by artisans of Kutani ware, the shape is slightly different. The simple pattern enhances the unique shape and beauty of the porcelain. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore,…
This versatile side plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is great for meal and teatime as it can be used as an extra plate for side…