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These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series captivate with their vibrant colors and shimmering glitter. The chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. On the handle, bright red and teal colors are adorned with tiny sparkling decorations that catch the sunlight, reflecting a…
A pair of rice bowls decorated with brush painted cherry blossoms and falling petals. The pale pink color shines against the white porcelain base, beautifully depicting the petals dancing in the wind.In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s also perfect for…
This is a gorgeous Japanese plate with a “chrysanthemum split” design in the old Imari style. The lines extend from the outside to the center and are decorated with different traditional patterns.” Each has its own meaning, such as “seigaiha,” “shigebishi,” and “zuiun.” “Seigaiha” (blue ocean waves) – a symbol of prosperity. “Shigebishi” (dense diamonds)…
This Echizen lacquerware soup bowl, born from a collaboration with the Aizu lacquerware manufacturer YAMAKYU Japanware Co., captivates with its rich lacquer surface, beautifully showcasing a gourd design. Golden gourds, intertwined with graceful leaves and vines, are brought to life through the traditional maki-e technique, hand-painted lacquer designs adorned with shimmering gold leaf. A final coating…
This cute flower-shaped white sauce plate has Ishidatami (cobblestone) designs which are believed to bring good luck in terms of eternity, development, expansion and prosperity because of its continuity pattern. This cobblestone pattern was also adopted as the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series…
This two-pair set of chopsticks features a refined pine, bamboo, and plum motif. Coated with natural lacquer, the chopsticks have a smooth, slightly textured finish that fits comfortably in the hand. The intricate gold detailing adds a luxurious touch. Crafted through a meticulous process, this set showcases a soft glow and fine texture, with delicate…
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…
This beautiful, gold sauce plate is shaped like a Heartleaf philodendron or heart-leaf. The veins of the leaves are intricately etched onto the tray’s surface, using techniques from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It weighs a mere 54g(1.9oz) and its slender design by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, makes it easily stackable. The sauce plate is an ideal size to…
This sauce plate features Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa beautifully painted on it. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork 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. One of the masterpieces of…
This bowl is adorned with the distinctly Japanese weeping cherry blossom, expertly carved by artisan Otomo Kenji using the Edo Hanakiriko technique. The bowl’s hue is an ancient color, imbued with a subtle yellow tint, and aims to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, making it perfectly suited for everyday use. It not only showcases the color…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte bronze color that gives it an antique look and makes your dishes look more chic and stylish. 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. It is made by Hasami…
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…
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Matsukan Sound of the Sea Shell Inlay Checkered Pattern Wakasa Lacquerware Set of Two Pairs of Chopsticks 23 cm (9.1 in) / 21 cm (8.3 in) with Chopstick Rests (Set of Two)