This chopstick rest features a beautifully hand-painted pattern, with a round circle symbolizing the sun, a mark of hope and glory. Its versatile design pairs effortlessly with both traditional and contemporary tableware, making it a perfect addition to any dining table. Crafted for durability, this piece suits everyday meals as well as special gatherings.
This unique sauce plate features iridescent clouds with a glossy glaze. The vibrant colors make it a eye-catching piece on the table. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. You can also use it to hold a small portion of food or…
This sauce plate showcases dreamy patterns delicately painted by the artisans of Ginshu Kiln, renowned for its romantic and playful pastel-colored designs. 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 for serving appetizers, cheese, dessert and fruits…
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 regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The bowl is perfect…
This unique Japanese mug has a bicolor cat’s face on the inside and the body and footprints on the outside. The design that looks like an innocent face peeking into a mug sets a bright mood for the dining table.The unique rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy to…
This set, named uchiiwai after the Japanese custom of giving return or thank you gifts, includes two pairs of dark brown-lacquered wood chopsticks with glittering tops. They offer the classy sheen of traditional lacquerware coupled with an eye-catching design. The longer pair measures 22.5 cm (8.8 in) and is accented with green and silver detailing,…
The bowl features a beautiful contrast of green, yellow and pink on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers and butterflies are hand-painted by an artisan, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The size of 23.2 cm(9.1 in) diameter is handy to use…
This tonsui bowl features deep blue stripes, named for the glaze’s shading that resembles a sea of clouds. Its fresh, modern look pairs beautifully not only with Japanese dishes but also a wide range of other cuisines. Typically used as a serving bowl for hot-pot dishes, the tonsui can also hold noodle dipping sauces or…
The Quiblas Mono Graceful Garden Dinnerware Set features tableware adorned with Shogoin radish, a summer vegetable from Kyoto, and raspberry branches. The combination of turquoise, a gradient of light blue, and deep brown evokes the feeling of being in a summer garden, creating a sense of nostalgia. The side plate decorated with the Shogoin radish…
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…
A set of five plates of lovely cats with a unique expression drawn with a delicate touch. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan of Kutani ware, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. It is a perfect small plate for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies. Furthermore, you…