This dinner plate features a stunning blue gradient reminiscent of the tranquil shallows of the sea, bringing a serene and refreshing ambiance to your table setting. Designed for durability and practicality, it is a preferred choice in restaurants across Japan and internationally. Its generous size makes it ideal for serving main dishes, enhancing the presentation…
This beautiful dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to…
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 lid helps keep the…
This plate features “Kuro(Black)Fuji”, said to be a twin of “Aka(Red)Fuji” by Katsushika Hokusai.Different from the majestic and generous Fuji in “Aka Fuji,” “Kuro Fuji” depicts a wild and stormy Mt Fuji with the summer cumulonimbus clouds and lightning, giving the impression of nature’s strength and dynamism. Hokusai draws many pictures with Mt. Fuji as…
This sauce plates feature red peonies and traditional patterns around them, painted in four of the five colors of the ko-Kutani style: green, yellow, purple, and dark blue. This versatile plate is perfect for various occasions, from everyday meals to tea time. It’s ideal for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For…
This small plate is shaped like a sumo referee’s fan, which is used to signal the outcome of a match. Historically, it is said that samurai commanders once used this type of fan to issue commands during battle. With its distinctive form and cultural significance, this plate brings a touch of tradition to your table….
This beautifully pale blue plate is simple and versatile suited for any dining table. With a slight curve towards the bottom, the swirly surface with the evenly marked brush stokes enhances the round shape and adds a modern touch. The surface is a bit grainy giving it a more warm and cozy feeling. This plate…
This set of five chopstick rests comes together to form a single, cohesive design. When arranged in order, they reveal rokaku sansui motifa signature Kutani Choemon design depicting a palace and landscape. Traditional craftsmanship is paired with a playful touch, adding a bit of charm and sparking conversation at the table. Perfect for daily use,…
Feel the world of ancient Japanese artistry, celebrated for over 400 years, with these chopsticks beautifully decorated with traditional motifs of pine trees and bamboo leaves from Matsukan’s Rimpa series. Vivid green pine trees are depicted on a white background, while on the light green pair, delicate bamboo leaves are portrayed in green and gold….
This is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features a delicate design of flowers and grasses, decorated using the akae technique (overglaze red enamel), with red as the primary color, complemented by accents of green, purple, blue, and other shades. The same elegant pattern is painted on…
This is a Japanese small sauce plate featuring sakura (cherry blossoms). Cherry blossoms are the most popular flower among Japanese people. Nowadays it is a flower used for celebratory occasions such as passing exams, weddings, etc. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food….
This rice bowl showcases the traditional marunuki pattern. Its indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring warmth and character to each piece. The high footing makes it easy to hold, adding practicality to its charm. Perfectly sized for a single serving of rice, its simple yet classic design makes white…