As suggested by its name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. The brush works in blue and brown symbolizing the wind blowing, give the design a natural comfort. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking with bowls of the same shape, ensuring convenient storage….
A beautifully handcrafted children’s cup with an authentic Japanese feel. The charm of this cup is in the hand-painted drawings.Two bunnies sitting side-by-side on a soft pink semi-circle with an Arabesque design are hand drawn on each piece. And differing shades of pink can be enjoyed with the watercolor painting style. The bunnies and the…
This beautiful round dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth…
This sauce plate features a hand-painted geometric pattern, showcasing the glossy, thick overglaze paint applied by skilled artisans. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted, giving it a warm and inviting texture. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. You can also use it for…
This kobachi small bowl is adorned with a fukuju pattern in the style of old Imari. Fukuju symbolizes happiness and longevity, with the design rooted in this auspicious character. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it ideal for serving soupy dishes, as well as appetizers and desserts.
A fun bowl featuring a playful decoration of a little man soaking in a bath, which appears when you pour soup into it. The traditional pattern drawn on the bowl creates a unique combination with the whimsical design, serving as a perfect example of Choemon’s ability to blend traditional and modern elements into tableware. Originally…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted sakura (cherry blossoms) which symbolizes inner beauty, elegance and good education in Japan. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful watercolor-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style. The large size of this…
This regular-sized mino ware ramen bowl features an elegant design with light brown circular patterns set against a black background, representing the moon and its gentle glow in the night sky. The overall look is chic and exudes a sense of refinement. It’s perfect for serving noodles in broth, such as ramen, udon, or soba….
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. This Chawanmushi bowl is painted in the “Tokusa (Horsetail)” pattern which is a classic motif that has been beloved since the Edo period (1603 CE – 1867 CE). Its straight-growing appearance symbolizes wishes for growth and prosperity. And the three subdued colors…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing the dog peeking from the rim of the plate. His ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. The plate is divided into 3 sections. The bigger section can be used for…
This plate is remarkable for its detailed seigaiha wave pattern that covers the entire plate. The edges of the plate are trimmed like flower petals, resulting in a stunning silhouette. A charming feature of this plate is the golden depiction of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms at its center, serving as a delightful point of…
This rectangular ivory-hued plate is adorned with an intricately hand-painted dragon design, crafted with exceptional skill by a master artisan. Every detail, from the dragon’s whiskers and scales to the swirling clouds around it, is brought to life with remarkable precision. The image of the five-clawed dragon, originating from China and later embraced in Japan,…