With its captivating green ash glaze and natural stoneware texture, this large donburi bowl exudes an organic charm and a comforting warmth, perfectly reflecting the artistry of the handmade process. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such as gyudon and oyakodon, and for noodle dishes like udon or soba. With its…
This rectangular plate has a warm, hand-painted motif of an abstract sun, which symbolizes hope and glory. The textured surface, reminiscent of woven cloth, adds a tactile charm and uniqueness to the piece. It works beautifully as a sushi plate, sashimi plate, tempura plate, or grilled fish plateand is equally suited for serving appetizers. Designed…
This beautiful round plate features blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing a joyful atmosphere to the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in the Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in…
This side plate features a beautiful contrast of brilliant colors on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers are hand-painted by an artisan from Ginshu kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a…
An expertly crafted large plate which showcases Kutani ware’s skilled craftsmanship. The exquisite contrast between the immaculate white on the backside and the deep red ensures that this piece will be the centerpiece of any table setting. The bright green leaves and the soft outlines of the yellow turnip are well balanced, creating a warm and impressive painting. Due to…
This simple and modern bowl features a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. The 21 cm (8.2 in) size is perfect for serving salads, appetizers, aemono (seasoned dishes), or nimono (simmered dishes). Its shallow shape makes…
The plate features a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who see it, even in modern times. Each piece is handcrafted by an…
This elegant sauce plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features the shape of a snowflake and is decorated with maple leaves. The plate’s size is ideal for sides and small desserts like wagashi, and traditional Japanese sweets, and the shape stacks neatly with other…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi bowl features a classic shonzui pattern, originally inspired by porcelain designs from the late Ming Dynasty in China. The intricate indigo patterns depict geometric figures and floral motifs, adding a timeless elegance to the piece. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile feel,…
This regular-sized ramen bowl showcases a traditional seigaiha, or “wave” pattern in rich indigo blue, a motif that symbolizes good fortune in Japanese culture. Ideal for serving ramen, udon, or soba, this bowl enhances the presentation of your favorite noodles while bringing a touch of elegance and tradition to your table. Its versatile design also…
This versatile side 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. It is great for meal and teatime as it can be used as an extra plate for side…
This sauce plate is made by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. It is a simple and suitable piece for any dish, with a lovely small painting of plum blossoms. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming atmosphere….