This charming bird-shaped chopstick rest brings a delightful touch to your table. Its curved body and upturned tail create a playful yet graceful form, adding a sense of movement to your setting. Hand-painted in soft blue, it exudes a rustic warmth. Easily paired with both traditional and contemporary tableware, this piece suits everyday meals as…
This chrysanthemum shaped Japanese small bowl features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. It is made by Hasami ware, which is widely known as a light, durable and easy-to-use tableware among Japanese tableware, and is an indispensable stoneware in both restaurants and homes. Chrysanthemum is a shape…
This beautiful platter features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures…
This elegant square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and is dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The center of the plate features a traditional sansui landscape painting depicting the grandeur of nature, surrounded by a delicate yet bold karakusa arabesque pattern. In Japanese culture, sansui art symbolizes the…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they eat out of this adorable rice bowl from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl. The rim of the rice bowl is slightly thicker…
This sauce plate features a refined bamboo motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, bamboo is esteemed as an auspicious emblem that signifies longevity, and robust health. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further…
This rectangular ivory-hued plate is adorned with an intricately hand-painted dragon design, crafted with exceptional skill by a master artisan. Every detail, from the dragon’s whiskers and scales to the swirling clouds around it, is brought to life with remarkable precision. The image of the five-clawed dragon, originating from China and later embraced in Japan,…
Featuring a sharp red and green pattern peeking out from a large round cut-out shape, called marunuki, this large donburi bowl makes a strong visual impression. The pattern stands out against a striking indigo blue background. The bright red is echoed on the foot of the bowl and the inner rim, creating a beautifully balanced design…
This small soup cup showcases a classic arabesque pattern, one of the defining motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade lends a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to each piece. With its soft, rounded shape, this cup creates a cozy, relaxing ambiance. While designed for soup,…
This is an easy-to-use plate characterized by a moody green color, reminiscent of a deep forest. Instead of shiny, bright gems, the design is chic and modern, featuring subdued tones and matte textures like Jade gemstones. Measuring D16.4cm (6.5in), it is suitable for use as a serving dish for one person or for placing salads, appetizers,…
This delightful Japanese rice bowl showcases a dog’s face on the inside and its body with playful footprints on the outside. The charming design, with an innocent face peeking into the bowl, brings a cheerful vibe to your dining table. The unique rim follows the shape of the dog’s face. With its humorous design and…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this sea bream-themed side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The fish motif is delicately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of patterns beautifully enhanced by the magnificent shading of the celadon porcelain. Sea bream, known as tai in Japanese, has long been served at…