The porcelain is in the shape of a plum blossom. It has an elegant traditional pattern of camellias. The connotations of the camellia design are “eternal beauty” and “impeccable charm.” Camellia also has the meaning of warding off bad lucks. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all…
A matte turquoise glaze with a natural gradient flows across the surface, created by expressive, hand-painted brushstrokes. Flowers in delicate colors decorate the rim, with fine kannyu crackles adding to its textural charm. Compact and versatile, this plate is ideal for serving small portions of food, condiments, or sweets. Beyond dining, it also works as…
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 is a large soup bowl with a lid. The glossy texture of the surface is beautiful, and the gold painting of spear flowers gives it an elegant feel. With its tall footing and lid, it is an ideal soup bowl for ceremonial occasions. At New Year’s in Japan, people enjoy zoni, also known as ozoni,…
This elegant Japanese small plate set is adorned in “Hanazume” style, decorated by beautiful colorful flowers delicately outlined in gold. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a…
This kobachi small bowl is decorated with hand-painted shades of blue, featuring gold arabesque patterns and round traditional motifs in red and green. The same design is painted on the interior top surface. Sized perfectly for serving rice, the bowl is also suitable for simmered dishes. The lid helps retain warmth, and its traditional, elegant design…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted sakura (cherry blossoms) which symbolizes inner beauty, elegance and good education in Japan. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful watercolor-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style. The large size of this…
This gift set includes chopsticks lavishly decorated with a cherry blossom pattern and chopstick rests in the shape of hagoita, Japanese wooden paddles, with an auspicious rabbit design. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, have long been beloved in Japan and the impressive sight of them in full bloom has come to symbolize prosperity and abundance. Smooth…
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…
This oval bowl features a blossoming floral pattern, with a charming contrast between its interior and exterior. The inside is painted in a cute sky blue with expressive brushstrokes, while the outside remains white, highlighting the beauty of porcelain. Its shape and size make it perfect for serving pasta, salads, side menus, fruits, or sweets,…
These chopsticks feature the natural texture of bamboo, adorned with subtle indentations. They have a wider top and a narrower bottom but are overall thicker than standard chopsticks for easier handling. Despite their sturdiness, they are incredibly lightweight, making them ideal for those with a relatively weak grip. Zutto means “permanently” in Japanese, reflecting its…
This chopstick rest set, designed in the shape of a shell, features the traditional lion head mask used for shishi-mai or lion dance, and shimenawa, the sacred rice-straw ropes. These items offer stability for your chopsticks and are perfect for enhancing your New Year’s dining table. Shishi-mai, traditionally performed to ward off demons and epidemics, still carries…