This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features peonies, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the food warm and…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted pink and blue flowers. A perfect size for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style. Also available in…
This square plate features a stunning sakura, or cherry blossom, carving that beautifully frames any dish placed on it, adding elegance to your dining table. Simply setting it at the center creates a striking focal point that enhances the entire space. The gentle, matte celadon finish offers a soft, inviting feel the moment you touch it.Its…
This is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features a delicate design of flowers and grasses, decorated using the akae technique (overglaze red enamel), with red as the primary color, complemented by accents of green, purple, blue, and other shades. The same elegant pattern is painted on…
This gold dinner plate is an exquisite example of Arita ware. Its unique curved design and engraved patterns on the surface create an impressive table setting, elevating the presentation of any cuisine it holds. The gourd motif is considered as a lucky symbol in Japanese culture, representing prosperity and abundant offspring due to its plentiful…
Featuring a round plate exposing the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The glazed surface is smooth with shallow grooves characteristic of “Tobikanna” (chattered pottery). A combination of a century old tradition of Kyoto Celadon pottery, and the folk craft of Kyushu Koishikawara ware,…
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 graceful matte celadon texture of this plum-blossom-shaped side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, accented with gold for a refined and sophisticated look. Plum blossoms, cherished in Japan for their auspicious symbolism, bloom first after the cold winter, inspiring happiness and signaling the arrival of a new season. With its unique shape,…
The sauce plate features large blue peonies elegantly painted against a yellow background.This is a typical design of the ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 10.5 cm (4.1 in), it is a perfect for serving sauces…
These chopsticks are made of ebony, a famous wood with a sense of luxury and dignity. The dimpled design is not only beautiful to look at but also functional, as it is easy to hold. Ebony has become increasingly rare over the years, and its use as a material for chopsticks is decreasing. The grain…
This kobachi small bowl is decorated in the Kakiemon style. The Kakiemon style is known for its elegant compositions that use blank spaces to highlight the porcelain’s beautiful milky white color, with delicate depictions of flowers and birds in natural landscapes. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it…
The meticulously adapted tokusa (horsetail) design, a masterpiece innovatively developed by craftsperson Taniguchi, adorns this bowl from Tosen Kiln. The tokusa pattern is vividly presented in two colors, imparting warmth and depth to the hand-drawn lines. These lines, initially penciled to ensure spacing, defy the impersonal touch of printing, thus infusing the bowl with…