This unique Japanese mug has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is…
This kobachi small bowl features a stripe pattern with an accent of red and green dots. The shade of indigo adds a modern touch, while the rustic motif reflects the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving small portions of various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out with…
This exquisite set of 5 sauce plates is meticulously handcrafted and painted by skilled artisans. Each plate features a seasonal flowercherry blossoms, hydrangeas, cosmos, sunflowers, and camelliasbrought to life with vibrant and harmonious colors, reflecting the beauty of nature throughout the year. These plates are the perfect size for soy sauce when enjoying sushi. Serve…
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 chopstick rest features a beautifully hand-painted pattern, with a round circle symbolizing the sun, a mark of hope and glory. Its versatile design pairs effortlessly with both traditional and contemporary tableware, making it a perfect addition to any dining table. Crafted for durability, this piece suits everyday meals as well as special gatherings.
This bowl features a stunning glossy indigo glaze. The hand-shaped rim, crafted on a potter’s wheel, showcases graceful organic lines that give the bowl a unique rustic elegance. Its lustrous finish adds a layer of sophistication, enhancing your dining experience. It’s perfect for serving noodles such as ramen, udon, and soba. Its size also makes…
A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…
This Japanese bowl with spout from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. The carefully selected clay of Kutani ware, known as Hanasaka ceramic stone, is inevitably discarded during the clay making process. The silky, transparent, beautiful beige glaze was created to make the…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing the cat staring from the rim of the plate and the fish with its big eyes. The cat’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. The two little paw prints are…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright blue peony is made by Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato, a Kutani ware artisan known for his use of bright colors and florals. With brush painting, which is a characteristic of Kutani ware, a thick peony motif is drawn as if it bloomed on bowls, and the center…
This Kobachi bowl has a rustic and warm atmosphere with a blue flower and arabesque painted inside. It also has a raised base with a red traditional pattern that brings the bright atmosphere to the dining table. The subtle texture created by “Yakishime”, which changes its appearance depending on the firing process, is impressive and gives…
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,…