These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are half-coated in lacquer, allowing the natural wood grain and color to be visible. Lightweight and easy to use, they crafted using a technique called raden, where shimmering pieces of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the coating. The chopstick rests are made with a seashell-shaped mold originally…
This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features twisted lines radiating towards the center, giving the piece a classical feel. This plate is available in different designs, so you can collect them for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. Or…
While utilizing Yamanaka lacquerware techniques, this product is made of resin, and is recommended for those who want to enjoy “Oryoki” in a casual manner. The combination of black on the outside and red on the inside is chic and glamorous, and is recommended not only for daily use but also when entertaining guests. In…
A heartfully crafted spoon of a turtle shell pattern. It is a large size, but being made of wood, it is light and easy to hold. The distinctive design makes you feel as if you are tasting it at a ramen restaurant. The handle and the spoon form a right angle, and the holes in the…
Delicate blossoms scattered over a soft gradient of colors evoke the image of cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, floating on a clear day. Subtle touches of glitter enhance the impression of a bright spring day, perfect for enjoying sakura in full bloom. Further adding to the allure are the Hasami ware chopstick rests in a…
Enjoy the elegant design of a Japanese maple leaf adorned with the refined beauty of natural blue-green lustered celadon in this stylish sauce plate from Kosen Kiln. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from its glossy exterior, like the calm surface of a glistening pond. Adorning the surface of…
This chopstick rest set, designed in the shape of a shell, features the traditional lion head mask used for shishi-mai or lion dance, and shimenawa, the sacred rice-straw ropes. These items offer stability for your chopsticks and are perfect for enhancing your New Year’s dining table. Shishi-mai, traditionally performed to ward off demons and epidemics, still carries…
The popular children’s game of ayatori “cat’s cradle” serves as a unique design inspiration for this regular-sized ramen bowl. The bowl’s deep red-brown surface is elegantly adorned with bold, intersecting lines in light brown, reminiscent of the game’s threads. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that…
This beautiful, silver sauce plate is shaped like a Heartleaf philodendron or heart-leaf. The veins of the leaves are intricately etched onto the tray’s surface, using techniques from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It weighs a mere 53g(1.8oz) and its slender design by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, makes it easily stackable. The sauce plate is an ideal size to serve fruit, small…
This medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo hue adds a modern touch to its traditional design. Sized for versatility, it’s perfect for daily use, whether serving salads, simmered dishes like nikujaga, or cold udon and soba noodles. The wide shape comfortably holds each dish, enhancing…
This is a beautiful bowl with a bright camellia flower. It will be your indispensable pair for the table setting. The rim is shaped unevenly waved, brings out the beauty of hand painting with Japanese coloring paint, which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with…
This set of Aizu lacquerware chopsticks features a charming cat and fish motif. The silhouette of fish atop a pair of sitting cats is depicted with gold powder, making these chopsticks not only charming but also elegant and refined. The handles of the chopsticks boast glossy lacquer, while the lower part showcases the natural color…