The Japanese plate features a large bottle gourd and a pine tree in Yoshidaya style. 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 into a…
Put a smile on your face with this unique small Yunomi teacup from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed teacup is handmade combining the Shigaraki style “Yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics)” and traditional “Some-nishiki,” a technique where a?product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings.Stoneware items are…
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…
This set of chopsticks features the unique zumen bamboo from Kyoto. Random patterns adorn one side of each chopstick, lending a traditional and elegant appeal. Enjoy their rustic natural charm in two subtle shades of brown. Zumen bamboo refers to dappled or mottled bamboo and is the work of skilled craftsmen, who use specialized techniques….
This octagonal kobachi small bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a representative motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a hint of modern elegance. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it’s also suited for a scoop of ice cream or fresh fruit. The octagonal rim…
The meticulously adapted tokusa (horsetail) design, a masterpiece innovatively developed by craftsperson Taniguchi, adorns this bowl from Tosen Kiln. The tokusa pattern is vividly presented in two colors, imparting warmth and depth to the hand-drawn lines. These lines, initially penciled to ensure spacing, defy the impersonal touch of printing, thus infusing the bowl with…
This yellow stoneware plate 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. D28cm(11in) in size makes it suitable as a platter for several people or for serving a whole cake. Flamenco is a series born from…
This unique Japanese mug has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and decorated with lovely hand-painted red, yellow, and green flowers around the rim. A perfect size for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like painting and elegant designs which blend in…
The popular children’s game of ayatori “cat’s cradle” serves as a unique design inspiration for this regular-sized ramen bowl. The bowl’s deep red-brown surface is elegantly adorned with bold, intersecting lines in light brown, reminiscent of the game’s threads. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that…
These chopsticks are made of ebony, a famous wood with a sense of luxury and dignity. The gold line in the center of the chopsticks adds a nice accent, giving them a simple yet modern impression. Ebony has become increasingly rare over the years, and its use as a material for chopsticks is decreasing. The…
Have your children enjoy their daily cup of juice or tea with this cute Hasami ware small cup from Oshin Kiln. This small cup comes in an adorable soft blue color with cute bear faces on the sides. Three green polka-dots mark the edge of the cup. The inside of the cup is in a natural…