This Japanese rice bowl is from the popular “Cats in Sunny Spot” series by Atelier Yu. It features a drawing of two cats snuggled up together. The shape is crafted by potter’s wheel and you can feel the warmth and comfort to hold it in your hand. The contrast of the soft and relaxing…
This sauce plate features flying Japanese cranes as if they are dancing. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. The crane is known to be a symbol of longevity and prosperity. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is versatile…
A beautifully handcrafted children’s cup with an authentic Japanese feel. The charm of this cup is in the hand-painted drawings.Two bunnies sitting side-by-side on a soft pink semi-circle with an Arabesque design are hand drawn on each piece. And differing shades of pink can be enjoyed with the watercolor painting style. The bunnies and the…
Introducing the tea spoon from the “URBAN” series, which harmonizes effortlessly with any type of dishware. It is produced in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of metal utensil production in Japan. Unlike the design of a typical tea spoon, the entire spoon is shaped with a supple curve that resembles the flow of…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are fully coated in lacquer, showcasing the raden technique, where shimmering mother-of-pearl is embedded into the surface. The accompanying chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an initial ten layers of natural lacquer, shell inlays…
This bowl has a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” and it features a warm handicraft shape and a unique foot design. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the refined matte shine of red lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin” done by the second generation Ritsuzan Tomita, a renowned Chinkin craftsman. The smooth and even coat of the deep red lacquer is painted using a technique called “Negoro,”a method of…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they drink out of this adorable cup from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a tabby cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the cup. The rim of the cup is slightly thicker and is decorated…
Serve just the right amount of rice to your little ones with this Hasami ware Japanese rice bowl from Oshin Kiln. The rice bowl comes in an adorable soft blue color with cute bear faces on the sides. Three green polka-dots mark the edge of the bowl. The inside of the rice bowl is in a…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they drink out of this adorable cup from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the cup. The rim of the cup is slightly thicker and is decorated…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series captivate with their vibrant colors and shimmering glitter. The chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. On the handle, bright red and teal colors are adorned with tiny sparkling decorations that catch the sunlight, reflecting a…