This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate showcases a design called an octopus arabesque pattern among arabesque patterns. The name “octopus arabesque” comes from the fact that the shape of the spiraling vine with leaves on the outside resembles the octopus’s legs. It is one of the classic patterns and is found on many Japanese tableware. The plates…
This round plate features an arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives this piece a modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. With an ideal size for appetizers, small salads, bread, and desserts, this plate offers durability for long-term…
This sakura-shaped sauce plate features a hand-painted sea bream, a symbol of good fortune in Japan often associated with celebrations. It makes a thoughtful gift for expressing gratitude or congratulations. Perfectly sized for serving sauces, nuts, or candies, it also works beautifully as a small dish for relishes or side portions. Place it on a…
This set of bamboo chopsticks features the intricately crafted beauty of shiratake bamboo from Kyoto. A smooth and light-colored shine adorns one side of each chopstick, lending a traditional and elegant appeal. Enjoy their rustic natural charm in two subtle shades of brown. The bamboo comes from Muko City in Kyoto Prefecture, a renowned bamboo-producing…
This small sauce plate boasts a soft pink hue, its edges adorned with a lustrous glaze that casts a splendid, colorful glow. The center of the plate features a sakura, cherry blossom, design with the rims decorated with pink gradient flowers and petals. It is perfectly suited for use as a sauce plate and equally…
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 Tasei Kiln is a kiln that originally made chawanmushi bowls for restaurant use.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 ramen bowl features one of the signature motifs of Tobe ware. The graceful arabesque comes alive with the warmth of its dynamic hand-painted brushstrokes, inspired by nature and the striking contrast of indigo on porcelain white. Renowned for its durability and ease of use, Tobe ware is widely used in restaurants to serve Japanese…
This modern Japanese footed plate features a beautiful checkered pattern in a soft, lustrous silver. The color is achieved using a technique called ginsai, with a charcoal-smoked finish. The high foot design adds a sense of elegance and rhythm to the dining table. Ideal for serving appetizers, main dishes, and side dishes, it’s also perfect…
This elegant Japanese soup bowl is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln. The beautiful gradation expands your imagination, such as the sky’s azure, the cosmic blue, the hazy spring light, or the clear light of early summer. The pale colors and delicate gold are perfectly match in this piece. This series named “Ukiyo” was inspired by the…
This sauce plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate. Also, you can put a small portion of food or relishes in,…
This is a set of chopstick rests depicting maple leaves that have turned red, created by Hozan Kiln of Kyo ware. The deep red color, reminiscent of wine red, is complemented by hand-painted gold lines, resulting in a chic impression. This design is recommended as an accent for a calm and autumnal table setting. Boasting…
This bowl showcases dreamy patterns delicately painted by the artisans of Ginshu Kiln, renowned for its romantic and playful pastel-colored designs. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. Its versatile size makes it perfect for serving salads, appetizers,…