This beautiful Japanese oval plate from the Hamorebi seriesmeaning “sunlight filtering through leaves”is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is meticulously brushed using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to the design. The elegant oval shape offers a distinctive…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
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 plate features “Kuro(Black)Fuji”, said to be a twin of “Aka(Red)Fuji” by Katsushika Hokusai.Different from the majestic and generous Fuji in “Aka Fuji,” “Kuro Fuji” depicts a wild and stormy Mt Fuji with the summer cumulonimbus clouds and lightning, giving the impression of nature’s strength and dynamism. Hokusai draws many pictures with Mt. Fuji as…
This playful Japanese sauce plate features adorable pandas relaxing in various poses. The vibrant combination of bright red and green, along with the thick, glossy glaze, makes this piece truly eye-catching. With its perfect size for sauces, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. For a stylish and…
The Japanese sauce plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore, you may also…
The plate depicts Hokusai’s famous Ukiyoe work, “Bishu Fujimigahara”. A craftsman is working hard on a large vat with the background of distant Mount Fuji. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius artist Hokusai Katsushika, the plate has truly an eye-stopping charm for anyone. The size is great for serving…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing a smiling rabbit peeking from the rim of the plate. The rabbit’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. On the plate are two other rabbits with one set of foot…
This is a large soup bowl with a lid. The glossy texture of the surface is beautiful, and the painting of colorful sakura flower give it an elegant atmosphere. The elegant design with tall footing and lid, it is an ideal soup bowl for ceremonial occasion. At New Year’s in Japan, people enjoy a traditional soup…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, featuring gold maki-e, a traditional technique. The upper part of the chopsticks is cut diagonally and decorated with a cute rabbit and flower pattern. They are suitable for children in the upper grades of elementary school. The tips of the chopsticks are square to make them…
This is a set of five fruit forks from the “MODERN WABI SABI” series. It is characterized by a fusion of traditional and stylish ambiance. These forks are 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 Yuka Nishida, a…