This exquisite plate beautifully combines the intricate patterns of Imari style with a modern aesthetic suitable for everyday tableware. Lightweight and durable, it features a wave-patterned rim that strikes an elegant balance between vibrant colors and pristine white. The rim boasts a diverse array of motifs, culminating in a captivating and imaginative display. Prominently, the…
This striking gift set includes two pairs of Wakasa lacquerware chopsticks with chrysanthemum designs and two chopstick rests shaped like lion masks from the traditional shishi-mai “lion dance.” Each chopstick is decorated with a single chrysanthemum flower. The chrysanthemum flower holds deep significance in Japan as it serves as the emblem of the Imperial Family….
On this white porcelain sauce plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
This kobachi small bowl is adorned with a fukuju pattern in the style of old Imari. Fukuju symbolizes happiness and longevity, with the design rooted in this auspicious character. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it ideal for serving soupy dishes, as well as appetizers and desserts.
A fun bowl featuring a playful decoration of a little man soaking in a bath, which appears when you pour soup into it. The traditional pattern drawn on the bowl creates a unique combination with the whimsical design, serving as a perfect example of Choemon’s ability to blend traditional and modern elements into tableware. Originally…
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…
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 Japanese plate set features a delicate peony painting on a gray glaze with earthy tones. The vibrant blue, yellow, and green hues of Kutani ware stand out against the subtle gray background, creating a striking contrast that blends tradition with a modern aesthetic. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is ideal…
Premium Kutani bowl with a drawing of a graceful phoenix in red and gold on a durable porcelain base. It is a piece made by Fukuda Yoshinori. Detailed figures drawn in red and added golden decorations are characteristic of this Iidaya and Akae style. The phoenix is famous as a symbol of immortality and it…
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 sauce plate has the design of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic print, “Under the Wave Off Kanagawa.” Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo Period (1603-1868). 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…
This sauce plate features wisteria in the ko-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 elegant and sophisticated presentation, you can place…