Adorned with blue lines with a hand-drawn feel and charming dots along both the inner and outer rims, this regular-sized donburi bowl has a simple yet modern look. This piece also has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that make it a delight to hold in one’s hands. The bowl is perfect for…
On this large white porcelain 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…
The image of the delicate camellia flower is vividly captured on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. Camellia flowers, passionately adored by Taniguchi, reflect the serene beauty and tradition of Kyoto. The intricate blend of dark and light green shades of the leaves beautifully contrasts the white and red glossy petals that sit upon…
The plate depicts Hokusai’s famous Ukiyoe work, “Bishu Fujimigahara”. A craftsman is working hard on a large vat with the background of distant Mount Fuji. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius artist Hokusai Katsushika, the plate has truly an eye-stopping charm for anyone. The size is great for serving…
Feel the world of ancient Japanese artistry, celebrated for over 400 years, with these chopsticks beautifully decorated with traditional motifs of pine trees and bamboo leaves from Matsukan’s Rimpa series. Vivid green pine trees are depicted on a white background, while on the light green pair, delicate bamboo leaves are portrayed in green and gold….
This rice bowl boasts a slender, modern design that pairs well not only with rice but also with a variety of dishes. Its deep shape makes it perfect for single servings of salad, cut fruit, or even dry snacks. The small footing and slim profile give the bowl a taller, more contemporary appearance. Serving a…
This chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features a matte white glaze. On top of that, the glaze is again applied as if it were sprinkled with flakes of snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Perfect size as…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte bronze color that gives it an antique look and makes your dishes look more chic and stylish. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. It is made by Hasami…
A set of chopstick rests shaped like a delightful pop-eyed goldfish will bring humor and character to your table setting. This unique offering is available in two colors, red and black, complete with golden lines outlining its scales and tail fins. Not only practical for holding chopsticks, they are also great little decorations all around…
This kobachi small bowl is a simple yet charming piece in blue and white. The pomegranate fruit is hand drawn and painted displaying graceful shades of blue. Little twigs stretching out from behind the leaves are drawn with fine lines. The rim is slightly curved which makes the bowl more sophisticated once held. Surprisingly light-weight…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, embellished with maki-e, a traditional lacquerware technique. The top ends are cut diagonally with a charming star pattern. Perfect for children from around five to nine years old, these chopsticks feature square tips for easy handling. The joy children experience using them makes this pair…
This medium bowl highlights the beauty of overglaze painting. Delicately adorned with cosmos flowers inside and out, its design enhances the soft white porcelain, evoking harmony, peace, and joy. Inspired by the rich tradition of Kutani ware, artist Kasui Okamemasa continues to refine her craft through experimentation while exploring new creative expressions. Each hand-painted motif…