The gorgeous platter features hibiscus flowers painted on its entire surface. The blooming large yellow blooms and spreading green leaves create a beautiful contrast. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese paint called wa-enogu which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. This…
The motif of this Japanese chopstick rest is a cat waiting patiently in front of fish. “Mate” means “stay” in English. When you place the chopsticks on it, it looks as if it is watching over them. From the side or behind, this chopstick rest looks adorable from any angle. The indigo color looks great on…
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…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Painted with a straw pattern called mugiwarade, rendered here in several delicate colors creating a feeling that is both intriguing and subdued. Each brush stroke starts out thick and tapers out at the end, which adds a subtle interest to this…
A pair of rice bowls decorated with brush painted cherry blossoms and falling petals. The pale pink color shines against the white porcelain base, beautifully depicting the petals dancing in the wind.In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s also perfect for…
This sauce plate features a landscape with quince flowers in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more stylish and sophisticated…
A set of 4 Japanese bowls of lovely cats drawn with a delicate touch. They have a unique shape with slightly pointed up ears of a cat. Each cat’s fur is a different color, and the curled up pose is adorable. It can be used for serving side dishes and desserts. Whether for everyday use or…
This set of five Japanese sauce plates features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. Perfect size as…
This small-sized Japanese ramen bowl offers an appreciation for the depth of the color black. The inner rim features a chic, textured rendering of the traditional Japanese pattern called tokusa “horsetail.” The simple yet powerful design will leave a lasting impression as part of your table setting. The bowl is perfect for a variety of noodle…
This is a stainless steel chopstick rest in the shape of a ginkgo leaf in gold. It is made in Tsubame Sanjo, which accounts for 90 percent of domestic production of metal tableware.It expresses the soft thinness, undulation, and curves of a ginkgo leaf, and is designed by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, which has won…
This sauce plate features wisteria in the ko-Kutani style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more elegant and sophisticated presentation, you can place…
The side plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is perfect as an extra plate for the side dishes or desserts. You can use…