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 lovely gold and silver hearts on red. 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 rice bowl features flower petals delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. With a diameter of 10.3 cm(4.1 in),…
Enjoy eating rice from this cute rice bowl designed with a playful cat from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed rice bowl is handmade combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings….
Enjoy eating rice from this bowl with the cute bunny rabbit from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed rice bowl is handmade combining the Shigaraki style of yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings. Stoneware…
This easy-to-use Japanese rice bowl features a cat playing with blue yarn on a smooth porcelain which is typical of Hasami Ware. With a diameter of 11.4cm(4.5in), it is a perfect bowl for serving an average portion of rice. There is also a teacup in the same series. How about matching them as a gift for friends…
This rectangular platter features a painting of an angler on a boat with natural landscapes in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, one of the remarkable painting styles of Kutani ware. All painted by hand, the bright colors on the white background create a beautiful contrast. The foot is also painted in green, showing the attention to detail….
This charming Japanese mug features a dog’s face on the inside and its body with playful footprints on the outside. The adorable design, with an innocent face peeking into the mug, adds a cheerful touch to your dining table. The rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy-to-use size, it…
This unique fan-shaped sauce plate features anthropomorphic animals from the famous caricature scroll “Choju-Giga,” painted between the mid-12th and mid-13th centuries which is designated as a national treasure. Next to the anmials, Kozan-ji, the name of a World Heritage temple in Kyoto that owns this scroll is written in Japanese. The plates are available in different…
Adorned with a captivating Sakura design, Kyo ware Hozan Kiln has crafted five delightful chopstick rests in a variety of colors. Inviting shades of blue, yellow, purple, pink and green show off their petals that have been lovingly painted by hand and one is even finished with a glorious gold stroke. These gorgeous pieces will not…
The plate depicts Hokusai’s famous Ukiyoe work, “Koshu Kaji Kazawa“. It shows the skill of his geometrical composition, such as the fact that a fisherman who bends his body in a dogleg shape and draws a net and Mt. Fuji have similar figures. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius…
This set of five small kobachi bowls features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. It is suitable for serving side such as sunomono (vinegared food), aemono (seasoned or sauced food), nimono (simmered food) for one person. Furthermore, you may put a…
A pair of rice bowls decorated with brush painted cherry blossoms and falling petals. The pale pink color shines against the white porcelain base, beautifully depicting the petals dancing in the wind.In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s also perfect for…