This sauce plate features the Mokubei-style painting of lovely cats, just relaxing and sleeping in a nonchalant posture. Such daily lives of cats and their favorite things like fish, balls of yarn, and toys are playfully depicted on this plate. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments,…
This beautiful red dinner plate, with its artisan brushed texture, gives it a sense of dignity and complements all kinds of dishes. It can be used as a main plate for any types of dish. Appetizers, salad, main dish are the perfect match. The gorgeous colors make it a great choice for layering with plates…
This small plate features a Japanese floral pattern. The area around the flower is painted in bright sky blue with a brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware. The square shape with blunt corners and slightly uneven shape has the warmth of handcraft. The size is perfect…
This stunning large plate is made by Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture. It features delicate cherry blossom decorations using light-colored cherry bark and shell inlays, set against a meticulously crafted checkerboard pattern for a traditional feel. The size is ideal for family meals and parties, with ample space to showcase…
This soy sauce plate features the “Tokusa” line extending from the center and a petal-like design. It is a perfect small plate for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies. Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for…
This beautiful round plate features blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing a joyful atmosphere to the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in the Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in…
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 is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The plate is adorned with a delicate rinka petal pattern, featuring elegantly connected flower petals in a circular design. Traditionally, the rinka pattern has been cherished in Japan as a symbol of happiness…
The sauce plate features happy motifs such as a lucky cat, a daruma doll, and a chidori, which are said to bring good luck in Japan. It is a great small plate for celebrating occasions, such as New Year’s Day, birthdays, and housewarming parties. Each piece is painted with Japanese color paint, which is one…
This sauce plate features a lily in Yoshidaya style, a famous traditional style of Kutani ware that combines bright colors that makes this small yet powerful piece stand out. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is versatile to serve any small food such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. You may also place a small portion of…
This is a plate with a dynamic design of Mount Fuji and Japanese pattern “Shippou” appeared in a circle design. This pattern is said to be connected in an eternal chain consisting of crossed rings is considered as a symbol of peace. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan of Kutani ware, as…