This sauce plate features a refined pine, bamboo, and plum motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, pine, bamboo, and plum are regarded as auspicious symbols that herald both good fortune and longevity The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and…
This is a stainless steel chopstick rest in the shape of a camellia leaf in gold. It is made in Tsubame Sanjo, which accounts for 90 percent of domestic production of metal tableware.It expresses the thickness, undulation, and curves of a camellia leaf, and is designed by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, which has won awards…
This unique rice bowl has a lion’s face on the inside and the whole body and butterflies on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the lion’s mane. The bright yellow color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is recommended for…
Oryoki is a functional set of bowls inspired by Zen Buddhist principles, designed to minimize waste with a functional, minimalist style that suits modern tables. The set stacks perfectly, with smaller bowls nesting neatly inside the largest, ensuring easy storage and portability. This compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making…
This plate set features summer vegetables from Kyoto: Manganji pepper, Kamo eggplant, Shogoin radish, Kujo green onion, and Shikagaya pumpkin. The serene blue and white of sometsuke enhance the traditional charm of Kiyomizu ware and the unique appeal of each Kyoto vegetable. Designs of the vegetables are created by applying a water-resistant substance to outline…
This is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features Chinese-style lions and flowers painted in the vibrant nishikie style. Originally referring to multicolor woodblock prints, nishikie inspires these vivid, colorful decorations. The interior of the bowl is also painted, revealing a beautiful design when the lid is…
This sauce plate features a pine tree and bird drawn in the ko-Kutani style, one of the most traditional styles of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it’s also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. For a more elegant presentation, you can serve small portions of food or relishes…
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…
The bowl features a beautiful contrast of green, yellow and pink on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers and butterflies are hand-painted by an artisan, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The size of 23.2 cm(9.1 in) diameter is handy to use…
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 Japanese bowl features a painting in the style of banreki, a five-color porcelain protected by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. It is characterized by gorgeous and exquisite brushwork in red. In Japan, it is called “banreki akae” and has been respected. It’s gorgeous and perfect for celebrations and entertaining guests. The…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Painted with a straw pattern called mugiwarade, rendered here in several delicate colors creating a feeling that is both intriguing and subdued. Each brush stroke starts out thick and tapers out at the end, which adds a subtle interest to this…