On this large white porcelain plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
Take your dining table to the next level with these ornate butterfly-shaped Kyo ware chopstick rests. Hand-painted in beautiful, delicate hues and designs, they add an elegant touch to any setting. The rim is decorated with gold, adding a subtle accent. With its smooth surface, ceramic chopstick rests are the go-to material for daily use. Not…
This regular-sized donburi bowl features charming floral and geometric patterns composed in an inventive tile-like design. Adorned with various auspicious patterns, each symbolizing continuity and prosperity, the design carries the hopeful wish for everlasting good fortune. Its depth and straight sides help retain the food’s warmth while adding a touch of style and practicality. Handcrafted…
As though painted in watercolors, large and exuberant blue flowers achievebold and graceful designs on this donburi bowl from Higashi Kiln. The floral design brings a joyful atmosphere to the table and never goes out of style. Renowned for its durability and ease of use, Tobe ware is widely used in restaurants to serve Japanese…
This cute Japanese rice bowl features two rabbits sitting side by side. The soft touch of the drawing and the rustic atmosphere of the clay texture make this rice bowl perfect for everyday. The inside bottom of the rice bowl is also painted with a blue flower that will make you love it more and…
This unique Japanese mug has a bicolor cat’s face on the inside and the body and footprints on the outside. The design that looks like an innocent face peeking into a mug sets a bright mood for the dining table.The unique rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy to…
These chopstick rests feature a delightful design of two charming cats snuggled together at the foot of Mount Fuji. Painted in soft hues of red and blue, the design exudes a sense of Japanese charm and elegance further highlighted with a delicate cherry blossom. In Japan, chopstick rests are an essential element of table settings….
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. The pattern of hemp, a grass that grows quickly and straight, expresses the wish for the health and growth of babies. In Japan, hemp has also been used as a sacred plant in…
This sauce plate features swirling karakusa “arabesque” motifs that signify growth and longevity, alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm rim. It showcases the somenishiki technique, where the plate is first glazed with intricate blue and white patterns before…
The Hozan Kiln Side Plate embodies the earthy textures and colors characteristic of Bizen ware. Rounded pieces of refractory clay are placed between the plates before they are fired in the kiln. As the ashes do not cover these spots, a natural round ring design forms on the plate. The rounded shape resembles a traditional…
This sauce plate features wisteria in the ko-Kutani style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more elegant and sophisticated presentation, you can place…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are fully coated in lacquer, showcasing the raden technique, where shimmering mother-of-pearl is embedded into the surface. The accompanying chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an initial ten layers of natural lacquer, shell inlays…