This unique plate is shaped like three flowers connected together, each in a different color: white, light blue, and blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or sushi.
This long plate features a warm, earthy light brown color and an elegant abstract motif of water plants, which is a hallmark of Yashichida Oribe ware, characterized by its green glaze and abstract brushstrokes. The expressive green design extends onto the bottom of the plate, where Tsujii has created a repeating pattern with his fingertips….
This bowl showcases exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. Detailed depictions of ancient treasures are believed to invite good fortune and prosperity. On the bottom of the bowl is the fuyode pattern, named after the Japanese word for cotton rose, with petal-like windows embellished with auspicious motifs. The intricacies of each design…
This medium bowl highlights the beauty of overglaze painting. Delicately adorned with cosmos flowers inside and out, its design enhances the soft white porcelain, evoking harmony, peace, and joy. Inspired by the rich tradition of Kutani ware, artist Kasui Okamemasa continues to refine her craft through experimentation while exploring new creative expressions. Each hand-painted motif…
A set of 2 chopstick rests made by Yatsuyanagi, a cherry bark work manufacturerfrom Akita Prefecture. This elegant chopstick rests has a shape of cherry petals, with a decoration of petal motif made of white wood bark on top of cherry bark work. Although small in size, it fully conveys the charm of Akita cherry…
This is a unique gourd-shaped chopstick rest set by Hozan Kiln of Kyo ware. The gourd shape, which spreads out at the bottom, has been considered a good luck charm for warding off disasters and bringing in happiness since ancient times in Japan. Each chopstick rest features a painting of a different flower – plum…
This square medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out with…
This sauce plate features a refined bamboo motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, bamboo is esteemed as an auspicious emblem that signifies longevity, and robust health. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further…
This Japanese rice bowl is decorated with colorful flowers painted on warm white glazed stoneware. Handcrafted on a potter’s wheel, its shape allows you to experience the natural warmth of stoneware in your hands. With a diameter of 11.5 cm (4.5 in), this bowl is ideal for serving rice. Its versatile design also makes it…
This sauce plate features a landscape with quince flowers in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more stylish and sophisticated…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, featuring gold maki-e, a traditional technique. The upper part of the chopsticks is cut diagonally and decorated with a cute rabbit and flower pattern. They are suitable for children in the upper grades of elementary school. The tips of the chopsticks are square to make them…
This splendid rice bowl, adorned with delicately painted karako, Chinese-style playful children, encapsulates the essence of playful elegance. Meanwhile, the interior features a single butterfly, displaying both a narrative quality and refined simplicity. Holding this charming bowl in your hand, you can feel the lightness and thinness characteristic of Mikawachi ware. It displays an exquisite gradation,…