This sauce plate features fan-shaped motifs alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, the fan motif is regarded as an auspicious symbol that heralds both prosperity and the arrival of good fortune. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns…
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 side plate features traditional tile patterns. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is the perfect size as an extra plate for side dishes. It is also versatile to serve cheese, desserts, and other small food. There are different…
This sauce plate captures the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red on a clear early morning. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai, the plate truly has an eye-stopping charm. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts,…
On this white porcelain sauce plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. Shippo is a pattern in which parallel circles of the same size are overlaid one quarter on top of the other, resulting in a continuous combination of a diamond-like shape and a petal-like shape….
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 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 small plates set features beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 1912-1926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication. The size is perfect for small…
This side plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The swirling indigo lines are accented with fine red details along the inner rim, adding a subtle vibrancy to the traditional motif. Perfect for small cuts of grilled dishes, sides, or desserts, this plate combines practicality with aesthetic appeal. The subtly raised…
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…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the refined matte shine of red lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin” done by the second generation Ritsuzan Tomita, a renowned Chinkin craftsman. The smooth and even coat of the deep red lacquer is painted using a technique called “Negoro,”a method of…