This rectangular platter features a painting of an angler on a boat with natural landscapes in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, one of the remarkable painting styles of Kutani ware. All painted by hand, the bright colors on the white background create a beautiful contrast. The foot is also painted in green, showing the attention to detail….
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
This square plate is decorated with gorgeous and lovely mizuhiki motifs. The square dish with warped edges is stylish yet soft, and matches the graceful knot pattern. The festive motif is perfect for New Year and celebratory occasions. Kanazawa, the birthplace of Kutani ware, is known for its unique and rare traditional craft called Kaga Mizuhiki. Made…
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…
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…
The Japanese kobachi from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. Instead of using vivid colors of Kutani ware, they propose a new, simple and modern Kutani ware that can only be created by a company that knows the characteristics of clay. The carefully…
On this bowl, 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 onto a base…
This octagonal kobachi small bowl features simple blue tokusa stripes shaded with delicate hand-painting. Tokusa, known as the horsetail plant, symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motif conveys the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it also…
This sauce plate has a camellia motif painted on a “yakishime” base, which is unglazed pottery fired at a high temperature. It is an eye-catching piece on the table with a rustic and warm atmosphere that brings out the best of hand-drawn lines and handmade shapes.There are two places to put sauces and condiments, which is…
This elegant petal-rimmed kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of a blooming peony surrounded by waves and gently falling sakura. The exterior is adorned with karakusa scrollwork of budding vines. This pattern has long been cherished in…
This oval bowl features a blossoming floral pattern, with a charming contrast between its interior and exterior. The inside is painted in a cute sky blue with expressive brushstrokes, while the outside remains white, highlighting the beauty of porcelain. Its shape and size make it perfect for serving pasta, salads, side menus, fruits, or sweets,…
This sauce plate features a shishi. Shishi is an imaginary creature that resembles a lion. It is believe to have the power to ward off evil. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. You may also serve small portions of food or relishes…