A set of 5 plates of lovely cats drawn with a delicate touch. It has unique shape with slightly pointed up ears of a cat. It can be used for serving side dishes and desserts, and also as an accessory tray. Whether for everyday use or for entertaining your guests, it can be used in…
This charming bird-shaped chopstick rest brings a delightful touch to your table. Its curved body and upturned tail create a playful yet graceful form, adding a sense of movement to your setting. Hand-painted in soft blue, it exudes a rustic warmth. Easily paired with both traditional and contemporary tableware, this piece suits everyday meals as…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, featuring gold maki-e, a traditional technique. The upper part of the chopsticks is cut diagonally and decorated with a cute cat and footprint pattern. They are suitable for children in the upper grades of elementary school. The tips of the chopsticks are square to make them…
This sauce plate is made 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. It is a simple and suitable piece for any dish, with a lovely small painting of plum blossoms. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming atmosphere….
This set of five square-shaped Japanese sauce plates features soft colors and hand-drawn patterns with fine lines. 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 portion of food or containments in, place it on a larger plate or…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Enveloped in a golden yellow glaze, this chawanmushi bowl conjures the vibrant hues of yamabuki, also known as Japanese kerria. Over this bright yellow background, a dainty image of a bird nestled among the branches of a tree is lovingly rendered…
A unique piece with the lace cut design and symmetrical floral patterns on the bottom and sides. The dark blue pomegranate in the middle is a wonderful contrast against the vermillion red floral patterns on the side. The lace cut gives the bowl a lighter look and the lighting that comes through the cuts create…
This is a coffee spoon from the “MODERN WABI SABI” series, characterized by a fusion of traditional and stylish ambiance. It is crafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of domestic metal utensil production in Japan. This elegant and high-quality cutlery is designed by Yukari Nishida, a ceramic artist from Arita ware. The…
This delightful Tobe ware donburi bowl features soft floral patterns in shades of grassy green and light blue, with subtle gold accents. Applied through the unique washi-zome technique, the floral design brings a watercolor-like softness to the white porcelain surface. With a 16.7 cm (6.6 in) diameter, it’s perfect for serving salads, soups, and noodles….
This large-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 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
This elegant bowl features a delicate Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 1912-1926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication created by hand drawn technique; there…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish side plate from Kosen Kiln. This porcelain piece captivates with its intricately woven basket-like design on both sides. The translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, creates a tranquil atmosphere emanating from the plate’s glossy surface. Medaka rice fishes are depicted with such realism…