This regular-sized donburi bowl features a deep color scheme of dark red and vibrant green with a charming design of grapes and grape leaves. It showcases the striking kannyu texture, in which delicate, crack-like crazing patterns are formed beneath the glaze. Its depth and straight sides help retain the food’s warmth while adding a touch…
Adorned with a captivating Sakura design, Kyo ware Hozan Kiln has crafted five delightful chopstick rests in a variety of colors. Inviting shades of blue, yellow, purple, pink and green show off their petals that have been lovingly painted by hand and one is even finished with a glorious gold stroke. These gorgeous pieces will not…
This Japanese rice bowl has a typical design of the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed motif and traditional patterns and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. It is painted with the five colors of red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue, known as “Go-Sai” in Japanese. Kutani ware uses…
This chrysanthemum shaped side 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. Highly versatile and perfect size as an extra plate for serving…
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 dinner plate in a shiny dark blue color has an exquisite silhouette with wide rims and and a beautiful curve. 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. The size is great for serving a salad, appetizers,…
Premium Kutani bowl with a drawing of a graceful phoenix in red and gold on a durable porcelain base. It is a piece made by Fukuda Yoshinori. Detailed figures drawn in red and added golden decorations are characteristic of this Iidaya and Akae style. The phoenix is famous as a symbol of immortality and it…
This chopstick rest features a frying pan with a fried egg, creating a playful and eye-catching design. The textured surface mimics the look of a real iron pan, while the glossy fried egg adds a touch of realism, making it a charming addition to the table. Chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings….
The graceful matte celadon texture of this plum-blossom-shaped side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, accented with gold for a refined and sophisticated look. Plum blossoms, cherished in Japan for their auspicious symbolism, bloom first after the cold winter, inspiring happiness and signaling the arrival of a new season. With its unique shape,…
With its delicate, almost lace-like monochromatic elegance, this gold-colored plate is a unique take on a floral pattern from a dyeing technique originally imported to Japan from India. Sarasa, better known in the West as chintz or calico, is presented here in a luxurious and sophisticated style. Sarasa patterns were seen in dyed cotton textiles…
Hundreds of years of skill and technique are carefully crafted in this hand-size kobachi small bowl in golden yellow. The design is arranged with traditional auspicious patterns, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene. The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look….
A chic lacquered spoon by Yatsuyanagi. The handle is made of wild cherry bark work and painted with a golden cherry blossom motif. Although small, the combination of different traditional techniques gives it a sophisticated appearance. The 21cm(7.9in) size is suitable as a dinner spoon for soups and soupy foods. The cherry trees used for Akita…