The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look. Items with distinctive curves such as this bowl are made by first making a base by pressure casting and then carved by skilled craftsman to give the final refined touch. The inside is decorated with traditional…
This deep dinner plate is handcrafted by Hibino Ceramic. It features a unique pattern reminiscent of sea foam and has an elegant matte texture. As well as its excellent design, it is durable and easy to use which makes it is widely used in restaurants in Japan and overseas. Highly versatile plate and suitable for serving…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. The pattern of hemp, a grass that grows quickly and straight, expresses the wish for the health and growth of babies. In Japan, hemp has also been used as a sacred plant in…
These large-sized chopsticks are easy to hold with their octagonal shape and wooden surface that fits your hands. They are made of natural wood and lacquer, and the simple design enhances the quality of the materials. Measuring 24 cm (9.4 in) in lengthslightly longer than standard chopsticksthey are an excellent choice for those with larger…
This bowl fascinates with its elegant water plant motif, highlighted with brown splashes. The green glaze and abstract brushstrokes are characteristic of Yashichida Oribe ware. Hand-crafted, this bowl reflects nature’s rustic beauty by accentuating the rokurome, or the rhythmic marks made by the potter’s wheel, which add a special texture and warmth. Its lightweight design…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
The tender cherry blossoms accentuated with fine petals are carefully rendered on these subtly shimmering chopsticks. They quietly captivate with the undulating depth created by multiple coats of lacquer in walnut brown and vermillion red. Adding to the allure of these chopsticks are the Hasami ware rests, finished in a gentle pink hue. They are…
This square plate is perfectly suited for serving main dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
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…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The plate is adorned with a delicate rinka petal pattern, featuring elegantly connected flower petals in a circular design. Traditionally, the rinka pattern has been cherished in Japan as a symbol of happiness…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features radiating lines colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedsthat are commonly served with soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or sushi.
This is a set of elegant plum-shaped sauce plates. The dish is a lovely size and looks like a little plum blooming in your hand when you hold it. The shape of this porcelain, plum, is also said to bring good luck. The size of the dish is just right for placing a small amount…