This sauce plate features a red geometric motif accented with a dash of indigo brushwork adding the warmth and charm of hand-painting. Its compact size and slight depth makes it ideal for serving sauces, garnishes, or small snacks like nuts and candies. You can also use it to present small portions of food or relishes,…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is created by Taniguchi Seidojo, one of the companies which are dealing premium Kutani ware clay. It is 12 cm (4.7 in) diameter and perfect for serving cheese, nuts, desserts and fruits. You may use…
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 serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. The pattern of hemp, a grass that grows quickly and straight, expresses the wish for the health and growth of babies. In Japan, hemp has also been used as a sacred plant in…
This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of an adorable red sea bream. In Japan, sea bream, or tai, has long been served at celebratory occasions. It holds special cultural significance as its name is part of mede-tai, a word that conveys happiness and good fortune. With its playful charm and gentle red hue,…
The matte celadon texture of this pine-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Accented with gold, the combination with the pale blue is graceful and sophisticated. The pine tree is an evergreen tree and is a symbol of eternal life. In addition, some pine trees are thousands of years old and are said…
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,…
While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln researched Japanese overglaze paint of Kutani ware for years. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints is the same quality as hand paint and brings out a sense of…
This gorgeous side plate in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower is a modern interpretation of the traditional patterns of old Imari. A pattern is painted in dark red and gold, with landscape motifs in blue and green. The perfect balance of vivid colors, gold and white make it a classy and stunning piece. It…
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 Mount Fuji-shaped sauce plate captures the beauty of Japan’s most iconic mountain, which is believed to bring good fortune and symbolize a bright future. 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…
This round side plate features a bold hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. Perfect for small cuts of grilled dishes, sides, or desserts, this plate combines practicality with aesthetic appeal. The subtly raised rim prevents spills while framing each dish…