This plate features “Kuro(Black)Fuji”, said to be a twin of “Aka(Red)Fuji” by Katsushika Hokusai.Different from the majestic and generous Fuji in “Aka Fuji,” “Kuro Fuji” depicts a wild and stormy Mt Fuji with the summer cumulonimbus clouds and lightning, giving the impression of nature’s strength and dynamism. Hokusai draws many pictures with Mt. Fuji as…
This rectangle-shaped dinner plate has a beautiful matte and rough texture, and the chic colors mixed with gray and brown give a sense of wabi sabi and create a high-quality dining table. Perfect for serving appetizers, both main dish and side dish. Perfect as sashimi plate, sushi plate, tempura plate, and wagyu plate. With this…
This is a gorgeous large plate with a “chrysanthemum split” design in old Imari style. The lines extend from the outside to the center and are decorated with different traditional patterns.” Each has its own meaning, such as “seigaiha,” “shigebishi,” and “zuiun.” “Seigaiha” (blue ocean waves) – a symbol of prosperity. “Shigebishi” (dense diamonds) –…
This versatile plate beautifully features the natural textures and hues of Shigaraki pottery. It’s offered by Homeland, a brand dedicated to providing kitchen items that become cherished tools in everyday life, and crafted in collaboration with Hissan Pottery, a renowned Shigaraki ware kiln. The delicate variations of blue in aohagifrom the soft light of a…
The porcelain is in the shape of a plum blossom. It has an elegant traditional pattern of camellias. The connotations of the camellia design are “eternal beauty” and “impeccable charm.” Camellia also has the meaning of warding off bad lucks. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all…
This platter features a red Mount Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning it red in a clear early morning. Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware. It is painted with Japanese color paints using a brush, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. With the combination…
This small porcelain plate has auspicious design patterns: “Nami Chidori,” plovers and waves, and “Karakusa,” an arabesque design. Nami Chidori, a combination of a plover and a wave, means “to overcome rough seas together.” Arabesque designs are considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity of offsprings, as arabesque, the vine, extends its stems in all directions….
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…
This round dinner plate features an arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Baizan Kiln, accented by a tokusa striped edge that frames the design with elegance. The hand-painted nature motifs add a warm, personal touch, showcasing the artisan’s skill. Perfectly sized for serving salads and main dishes, its traditional, refreshing blue pattern and smooth porcelain…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. “Sayagata” is one of the auspicious patterns meaning prosperity and longevity of a family. It is a diagonal overlay of the Sanskrit character for Manji (Buddhist cross). It can be used as a…
This cute flower-shaped white sauce plate has Ishidatami (cobblestone) designs which are believed to bring good luck in terms of eternity, development, expansion and prosperity because of its continuity pattern. This cobblestone pattern was also adopted as the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series…
This elegant sauce plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features the shape of a snowflake and is decorated with maple leaves. The plate’s size is ideal for sides and small desserts like wagashi, and traditional Japanese sweets, and the shape stacks neatly with other…