The harmony between white porcelain and blue paintings is the beauty of this Mikawachi ware plate. Two raspberry branches painted in flowing, fine lines are superbly composed, and the small round raspberry berries gracefully match the sharpness of the leaves and branches. The shades of blue display an exquisite gradation, painted carefully by skilled craftspeople using…
This set of five square-shaped Japanese sauce plates features soft colors and hand-drawn patterns with fine lines. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small portion of food or containments in, place it on a larger plate or…
The unique cat-shaped chopstick rest set features a cat with a different facial expression, pattern and color, and has a humorous and relaxing charm. The soft color tones are made of traditional basic colors of Kutani Gosai (five colors): red, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
The Quiblas Mono Opulent Floral Dinnerware Set consists of tableware featuring flower motifs such as sakura, cherry blossoms, and kiku, chrysanthemums, adorned with gold accents.The combination of these flowers imparts a distinct and remarkable floral elegance of spring to the set, capturing the essence of traditional aesthetics. Experience the pleasure of an authentic Japanese meal,…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, embellished with maki-e, a traditional lacquerware technique. The top ends are cut diagonally with a charming star pattern. Perfect for children from around five to nine years old, these chopsticks feature square tips for easy handling. The joy children experience using them makes this pair…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, the plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. Founded in 1868 as a Kiyomizu ware wholesaler in Kyoto, Tosen Kiln uses its own blend of soil and glaze, preserving the methods and quality of the works of Nonomura…
Put a smile on your face with this unique small Yunomi teacup from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed teacup is handmade combining the Shigaraki style “Yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics)” and traditional “Some-nishiki,” a technique where a?product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings.Stoneware items are…
This is a coffee spoon from the “MODERN WABI SABI” series, characterized by a fusion of traditional and stylish ambiance. It is crafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of domestic metal utensil production in Japan. This elegant and high-quality cutlery is designed by Yukari Nishida, a ceramic artist from Arita ware. The…
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 round side plate is crafted by Takayama Toki, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. It features a finely detailed yoraku design along the rim, an intricate pattern that originates from luxurious ancient Indian necklaces and ornaments. Traditionally, this pattern has been cherished as an auspicious symbol…
A set of 5 small bowls depicting gourds. Since each vessel is handmade by artisans of Kutani ware, the shape is slightly different. The simple pattern enhances the unique shape and beauty of the porcelain. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore,…
Thick blue and fine red lines alternate around the whole exterior of snow-white porcelain of this donburi bowl. The blue lines are drawn using the traditional gosu pigment, while the red accents enhance the design. The hand-painted blue patterns are made using the tsuketate technique, where each stroke is applied without outlines. This gives the bowl…