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 set features chopstick rests in the shape of a traditional straw cape, portraying cats dressed as Ebisu and Daikokuten, two of the Seven Lucky Gods. Ebisu, the god of fishermen, is known as the deity of prosperous business. He is depicted holding a sea bream in his left hand and a fishing rod in his right,…
Premium Kutani bowl with a drawing of a graceful phoenix in red and gold on a durable porcelain base. It is a piece made by Fukuda Yoshinori. Detailed figures drawn in red and added golden decorations are characteristic of this Iidaya and Akae style. The phoenix is famous as a symbol of immortality and it…
These chopsticks have a modern look with their combination of chic brown and black. The chopstick tips have a slightly rough texture, making them easy to pick up food with. The chopsticks are 23.5 cm (9.3 in) long, sturdy, stable, and easy to hold even for people with large hands. They are made of natural…
This charming Tobe ware kobachi bowl features a beautiful flower in gentle light blue color. The subtle color decorates the blooming flower painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The detailed design of the rim adds to the floral motif of this kobachi…
This is a set of chopsticks with a gold rabbit motif. The lacquer on the top has a beautiful sheen, and the chopsticks are thick enough to hold easily. The lower part features a lovely wood grain and is finished with the natural color and texture of the wood. These chopsticks not only feature an…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. This dish is simple, yet dignified and powerful. This design itself is from the early Imari period, about 400 years ago. Chrysanthemums are characterized not only by their beauty…
This kobachi small bowl features a vibrant turquoise glaze, with floral patterns in shades of blue, green, yellow, and pink decorating its surface. The delicate hand-painted details and subtle kannyu crackles add depth and texture, creating a design reminiscent of flowers blooming along a water’s edge. The interior is finished with a luxurious champagne gold glaze,…
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,…
This beautiful plate is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as “Kinrande”(literally “gold brocade”). It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(seasoned and sauced food), and Nimono(simmered food, or snacks like nuts and…
This sauce plate has a mandala pattern in light white. Mandala is a geometric configuration of a symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish square plate from Kosen Kiln. The weave-patterned rims add to the clear and cool motif of this decorative celadon plate. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from the plate’s glossy surface. Adorning the surface of the plate are Medaka…