This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of hyottoko, a humorous figure known for his distinctive expression. With bulging eyes and a skewed mouth, hyottoko is traditionally portrayed as a clumsy yet comical character, bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears. Perfect for everyday use or serving guests, this plate is ideal for soy…
Bring sophistication to your dining setup with these fan-shaped chopstick rests. Crafted in the classic Kyo ware style, the pattern of red and white plum blossoms is given a hand-painted finish that has been elevated by a luxurious golden sheen. Make every meal special with this stylish addition to your table! With its smooth surface, ceramic…
This chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) bowl has a traditional circle pattern called marumon. The transparent blue-green color unique to celadon porcelain is beautiful and contrasts elegantly with the red circle pattern. Tasei Kiln is a kiln that originally made chawanmushi bowls for restaurant use. If you make chawanmushi with it, you can enjoy authentic…
This modern dinner plate features a stunning icy blue gradient that enhances the presentation of any dish. Durable and user-friendly, it’s a popular choice in restaurants worldwide for its balance of functionality and design. Ideal for a range of dishes, from beautifully arranged main courses to shared appetizers, its generous size accommodates meals like grilled…
This stunning dinner plate combines matte black with muted gold tones, creating an eye-catching and modern design. Its sophisticated color palette makes it a versatile choice for any table setting. Durable and practical, it’s favored by restaurants in Japan and beyond. Ideal for serving sashimi, sushi, or tempura, it also works beautifully for appetizers, main…
This regular-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 (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The bowl is perfect…
A distinct line of consecutive rectangular shell-inlays runs along the whole length of these chopsticks, creating an opalescent motif over the luxurious depth of red and black lacquer. When the pair is placed side by side, a checkered pattern is revealed, inspired by the auspicious ichimatsu pattern, which symbolizes unending continuity, development and prosperity. The name…
This Japanese small plate features adorable shiba inu, a type of dog native to Japan. It is the only small dog among Japanese native dogs and the most numerous and popular of all dogs bred in Japan. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small…
The large bowl features a beautiful pink peony, hand-painted by artist Fukuda Yoshinori. A large peony is designed to fit the round bowl, with scattered petals drawn around it and on the outside of the bowl. Rooted in the rich tradition of Kutani ware, Fukuda Yoshinori brings his mastery of akae, Yoshidaya, and ko-kutani styles…
This porcelain sauce plate is painted with an elegant traditional pattern in white, decorated with the pattern called “hanazume,” giving an image of flowers blooming all at once. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln researched Japanese overglaze…
This is a rectangular plate features a red camellia design, made by Ms. Masako Inoue whose works are based on black and white colors. Unique abstract patterns are drawn by scratch on the camellia branches expressed in matte black, which enhances the beauty of porcelain on a white background. Vermilion camellia adds color to the…
A set of five Japanese plates features sleeping cats drawn with a delicate touch.Each one has different hair colors and expressions, and each has its own charm. Whether for everyday use or for entertaining your guests, it can be used in various situations. Perfect as a gift for cat lovers, Japan lovers, or for everyday…