This simple and modern side plate features a beautiful white glaze, adding elegance to any table setting. Its versatile size makes it ideal for serving salads, appetizers, desserts, and fruits. With its clean and refreshing look, it is also perfect as an individual sashimi or tempura plate.
This regular-sized ramen bowl showcases the soft, earthy tones of Shino ware, with shades of brown and green blending seamlessly into a white base. It features a generous application of white glaze, creating a speckled appearance, while the unglazed areas highlight a beautifully rough texture. Originating in Gifu Prefecture during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573 CE-1603…
This silver amuse bouche spoon rests in the shape of a delicate persimmon leaf. It has a depth of 1.5cm(0.5in)perfect for carrying food without worries of spillage. The tapered base of the leaf is easy to hold and serves as a handle for the spoon. The veins of a persimmon leaf are recreated faithfully, a…
As suggested by its name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. The brush works in blue and brown symbolizing the wind blowing, give the design a natural comfort. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking with bowls of the same shape, ensuring convenient storage….
This sauce plate features a phoenix, a symbol of immortality, love, and happiness, in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting nature-themed designs and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. The phoenix beautifully showcases the traditional five Kutani colors, gosaired, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is…
This sauce plate features rinpo, or “wheel-shaped treasure,” along the rim, complemented by an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji with a dragon. In Japanese culture, rinpo is esteemed as an auspicious symbol that signifies harmonious fulfillment. The plate’s size is ideal for sauces, small bites of pickles, fruit, or desserts like wagashi. It stacks neatly with…
The craftsmanship of Yamanaka Lacquerware shines through in this matte lacquered “Oryoki”. The smaller size is recommended for those with small appetites or for children. Alternatively, you can use the largest size as a rice bowl and prepare a separate soup bowl of your favorite size. Oryoki, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features a petal pattern colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedsthat are often served with soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or…
Experience the world of ancient Japanese artistry, celebrated for over 400 years, through chopsticks beautifully decorated with plum blossoms from Matsukan’s Rimpa series. One pair features bright red blossoms that stand out against a white background, while the second pair combines a vivid red background and delicate white blossoms for a dramatic effect. Rimpa, a…
This is a gorgeous Japanese plate with a “chrysanthemum split” design in the old Imari style. The lines extend from the outside to the center and are decorated with different traditional patterns.” Each has its own meaning, such as “seigaiha,” “shigebishi,” and “zuiun.” “Seigaiha” (blue ocean waves) – a symbol of prosperity. “Shigebishi” (dense diamonds)…
Children will loving eating from this adorable Hasami ware plate designed with little bear faces. The base of the plate is in a soft pastel blue color with green polka-dots. The polka-dots are drawn in a thicker paint that gives a bit of texture on the smooth Hasami ware porcelain. The plate is divided into…
This gift set brings together the craftsmanship of Tsugaru Vidro from Aomori Prefecture and Wakasa lacquerware from Fukui Prefecture. Featuring a delicate cherry blossom design, the handles are painted in an attractive deep red or green hue. The moment you hold the chopsticks in your hand, you can truly appreciate the quality of authentic craftsmanship….