This sauce plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate. Also, you can put a small portion of food or relishes in,…
This medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo hue adds a modern touch to its traditional design. Sized for versatility, it’s perfect for daily use, whether serving salads, simmered dishes like nikujaga, or cold udon and soba noodles. The wide shape comfortably holds each dish, enhancing…
This regular-sized Japanese ramen bowl showcases a timeless blue-striped pattern that enhances a variety of table settings. Its sleek, straight silhouette offers a contemporary aesthetic, making it a standout choice among ramen bowls. With their irregular hand-painted touch, the vertical stripes follow the beautifully flared shape of the bowl accentuating the overall design. The inner…
A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered throughout the design, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this donburi bowl will enlighten your table. Suitable for rice bowl recipes using about 1 cups (1 gou) of rice. This size…
This unique Japanese mug has a rabbit’s face on the inside and the back of two rabbits on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the rabbit’s face. The expression of the rabbit, and the combination of pink and white colors are very adorable. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
This donburi bowl boasts an attractive celadon finish. The combination of the undulating surface and the smooth, lustrous glaze provides a delightful tactile experience. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight that makes it a pleasure to hold in one’s hands. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes,…
As suggested by its name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. Blue chrysanthemum flowers are scattered throughout the design, giving the design a natural comfort. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking with bowls of the same shape, making storage more convenient. This bowl is…
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…
On this large white porcelain plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
The plate features a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”. 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 see it, even in modern times. Each piece is handcrafted by an…
This is an easy-to-use plate that looks great in the dining room, as is typical of MERU, which specializes in dishes suitable for professional use. Measuring 24.5cm(9.6in), it can be used to place dishes to be shared by a group of several people, or as a tray with smaller dishes stacked on top of it.The…
This deep side plate in a shiny dark blue color has an exquisite silhouette with wide rims and and a beautiful curve. The size is perfect for serving a salad, appetizers, sunomono “vinegared food,” aemono “seasoned or sauced food” and nimono “simmered food.” It is great for not only Japanese food, but also various food…