This medium bowl highlights the beauty of overglaze painting. Delicately adorned with cosmos flowers inside and out, its design enhances the soft white porcelain, evoking harmony, peace, and joy. Inspired by the rich tradition of Kutani ware, artist Kasui Okamemasa continues to refine her craft through experimentation while exploring new creative expressions. Each hand-painted motif…
This beautiful plate is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as “Kinrande”(literally “gold brocade”). It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(seasoned and sauced food), and Nimono(simmered food, or snacks like nuts and…
Bearing the eloquent name yozora, meaning “night sky,” these elegant chopsticks from Matsukan’s Crystal series encapsulate the beauty of a star-studded expanse. The deep black pair expresses the enchanting ambiance of evening as it embraces the depth of the night. In contrast, the radiant red pair embodies the luminosity of dawn, bringing forth the allure…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
This rectangular plate features simple blue tokusa stripes, shaded with delicate hand-painting. Tokusa, inspired by the horsetail plant, symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture. The hand-painted indigo stripes along the edge add a subtle, elegant touch. The traditional and refreshing blue pattern, combined with the smooth texture of porcelain, makes every dish look more appetizing. It…
This bowl showcases exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. Detailed depictions of ancient treasures are believed to invite good fortune and prosperity. On the bottom of the bowl is the fuyode pattern, named after the Japanese word for cotton rose, with petal-like windows embellished with auspicious motifs. The intricacies of each design…
This sauce plate features various plants alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This elegant design merges Japanese cultural heritage with refined artistry, offering a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm (0.4 in) rim. The plate’s size…
This Kutani round plate set of 5 features traditional Kutani patterns in blue and gold. These eye-catching patterns that spreads radially from the center will make the dish look beautiful and appealing. It is great for meals and teatime, perfect size as a bread plate, dessert plate, an extra plate, or a lovely saucer. See more…
This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of richly swirling scrollwork, with additional vine-like arabesques toward the rim. This beautifully contrasts with a simple exterior of simple karakusa budding vines. Vine motifs have long been cherished…
This Japanese bowl with spout from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. The carefully selected clay of Kutani ware, known as Hanasaka ceramic stone, is inevitably discarded during the clay making process. The silky, transparent, beautiful beige glaze was created to make the…
This dinner plate features a unique pattern reminiscent of sea foam and has an elegant matte texture. Highly versatile plate and suitable for serving the salad, appetizers, and main dish. With this refreshing look, it is a perfect plate for sashimi, sushi, and tempura. The tray-like shape allows for a unique presentation with a small…
These five paper fan-shaped chopstick rests all feature different designs of goldfish in the water. One of the designs is of an inky black goldfish and the other four are brilliant red fish. According to Feng Shui beliefs, the red goldfish bestows good luck while the black goldfish absorbs negative energy. Furthermore, the water plants…