This elegant petal-rimmed 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 a blooming peony surrounded by waves and gently falling sakura. The exterior is adorned with karakusa scrollwork of budding vines. This pattern has long been cherished in…
This large-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
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 versatile plate beautifully features the natural textures and hues of Shigaraki pottery. It’s offered by Homeland, a brand dedicated to providing kitchen items that become cherished tools in everyday life, and crafted in collaboration with Hissan Pottery, a renowned Shigaraki ware kiln. The delicate variations of blue in aohagifrom the soft light of a…
Brighten up your table with a pop of color with this charming chopstick rest. Adorned with vibrant stripes in a medley of warm and cool hues, this piece adds a fun yet tasteful touch to any setting. Its versatile design effortlessly complements both traditional and contemporary styles, making it a go-to for daily dining and…
The chopstick rest set is shaped Origami cranes, decorated with a gold leaf. A crane is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan from ancient times. In Japan, chopstick rests are an indispensable piece for table setting. Although it is a small tableware, you can express your personality by choosing a motif that…
This bowl features Red Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red in a clear early morning. Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware. It is painted with Japanese color paints using a brush, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. With the combination of…
A heartfully crafted spoon of a turtle shell pattern. It is a large size, but being made of wood, it is light and easy to hold. The distinctive design makes you feel as if you are tasting it at a ramen restaurant. The handle and the spoon form a right angle, and the holes in the…
This set of five plates depicts a festive crane and waves. Decorated with other auspicious motifs such as pine, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemum, it is perfect for celebrations and other occasions. These plates are beautifully decorated reflecting the high-quality craftsmanship handed down for generations within Arita Porcelain Lab’s long history. The technique displayed in this…
The surface of this plate radiates a milky luminance, courtesy of its glazed stoneware finish. The camellia design takes center stage, illustrating Taniguchi’s artistic evolution. Beginning with a solitary camellia, the design has been meticulously refined to incorporate leaves that harmoniously blend dark and light green shades. The petals, treated with white and red…
A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this plate is a perfect match for whatever you place on it. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in…
The plate depicts Hokusai’s famous Ukiyoe work, “Sunshu Ejiri“. “Ejiri” is located in what is now Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This work shows Hokusai’s talent to capture the moment, such as the lively motion of wayfarer withstanding the wind. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius artist Hokusai Katsushika, the…