This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of a lucky cat, or maneki neko in Japanese. The delightful illustration showcases an adorable lucky cat raising its left paw in an inviting gesture while holding a golden koban coin in its right. The koban symbolizes prosperity, and the raised left paw is believed to beckon…
This tonsui bowl stands out for its subtle reddish-brown color. Slightly larger than a typical tonsui, it can hold plenty of soup from a hot pot. By placing your fingers on the handle, you can grip it securely without feeling too much heat. Although tonsui bowls are primarily used for hot pot dishes, they also…
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 gorgeous chopstick case is decorated with a black winter sakura cherry blossom pattern. The ideal chopstick length is 23.5 cm (9.3 in), but the case provides enough space to securely wrap chopsticks up to 24 cm (9.4 in) in length, including the tips. A cap for the chopstick tip is included for hygienic use….
This square medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out with…
This beautiful yellow stoneware bowl is eye-catching. The bumpy surface is unique to stoneware which has a rustic, warm, and chunky texture. The brown glazed rim enhances the vividness of the yellow color. Measuring D12.3cm(4.8in), it is suitable for rice, fruit, soup, yogurt, etc. Flamenco is a series born from an exploration of “color”. The characteristic yellow…
This elegant sauce plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features a classic pattern of kacho-sokaflowers, birds, and grass. The rim is delightfully formed into a snowflake, the delicate ripples and cut-outs representing the snow’s precious crystals. The gentle conical slope to the base…
The plate features Red Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red in a clear early morning. 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 side dishes, pieces of…
The Japanese plate features a grape and vines 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. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small…
The surface of this plate radiates a milky luminance, courtesy of its glazed stoneware finish. The camellia design takes center stage, illustrating Taniguchi’s artistic evolution. Beginning with a solitary camellia, the design has been meticulously refined to incorporate leaves that harmoniously blend dark and light green shades. The petals, treated with white and red…
This rice bowl is slender and modernly designed and goes with, not only rice, but other menus on the table. The bowl is deep so you may want to put in a single-serving of salad, or cut fruit or even some dry snacks. The small footing at the bottom gives this bowl a tall look…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this plum-blossom-shaped side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, accented with gold for a refined and sophisticated look. Plum blossoms, cherished in Japan for their auspicious symbolism, bloom first after the cold winter, inspiring happiness and signaling the arrival of a new season. With its unique shape,…