This sauce plate features a kanji that means “longevity” alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji which are iconic symbol of Japan, infusing your dining table with a distinctive touch of Japanese elegance. The plate’s size is ideal for sauces, small bites of pickles, fruit, or desserts like wagashi. It’s an excellent choice for newcomers to…
This set includes three small celadon three-footed plates in the shapes of a pine tree, a fan, and a gourd. These shapes are auspicious patterns and are beloved by many in Japan. These small plates are useful for serving small amounts of condiments, delicacies, or dried sweets, and can also double as chopstick rests. They…
This beautiful rectangular plate offers a modern interpretation of traditional old Imari patterns. Reviving a design from 250 years ago, it depicts peonies in full bloom against a fence, alongside a bird about to land on a stack of hay once used to protect plants from heavy winter snow. The authentic feel of old Imari…
This sauce plate features various plants alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This elegant design merges Japanese cultural heritage with refined artistry, offering a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm (0.4 in) rim. The plate’s size…
This quince-shaped plate, with its smooth, flowing lines, features the stunning orchid cactus, also known as the epiphyllum. The graceful matte celadon texture of this plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. The layered pure white petals of the epiphyllum are exquisitely displayed on the plate,…
The sauce plate features a heron with a long beak painted in the yellow background. With the Yoshidaya style, a famous traditional style of Kutani ware, the combination of bright colors makes this small yet powerful piece of artwork stand out. The heron depicted on the plate is known as a bird that brings good…
This beautiful round Tobe ware plate features a wreath of beautiful flowers in gentle hues of green and light blue. Subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs a unique technique called washi-zome. Colors…
Featuring a round plate exposing the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The glazed surface is smooth with shallow grooves characteristic of “Tobikanna” (chattered pottery). A combination of a century old tradition of Kyoto Celadon pottery, and the folk craft of Kyushu Koishikawara…
This sauce plate features three cranes flying freely as if they are dancing. A crane is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan from ancient times. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. It is the perfect…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted pink and blue flowers. A perfect size for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style. Also available in…
This sauce plate set of five is decorated with gorgeous and lovely mizuhiki motifs. The handmade rustic shape and ruffled edges make for a lovely design. The festive motif is perfect for New Year and celebratory occasions. Kanazawa, the birthplace of Kutani ware, is known for its unique and rare traditional craft called Kaga Mizuhiki. Made…
The large plate features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e painting The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background under the golden sky. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the…