This cute flower-shaped white sauce plate has Ishidatami (cobblestone) designs which are believed to bring good luck in terms of eternity, development, expansion and prosperity because of its continuity pattern. This cobblestone pattern was also adopted as the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series…
This gift set includes chopsticks lavishly decorated with a cherry blossom pattern and chopstick rests in the shape of hagoita, Japanese wooden paddles, with an auspicious rabbit design. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, have long been beloved in Japan and the impressive sight of them in full bloom has come to symbolize prosperity and abundance. Smooth…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte bronze color that gives it an antique look and makes your dishes look more chic and stylish. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. It is made by Hasami…
Adorned with a delicate chrysanthemum and its flowing leaves, this chopstick rest is a true work of art from Mikawachi ware. Compact yet intricate, it showcases a mastery of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, making it a thoughtful addition to your table for hosting or a meaningful gift for someone special. Crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone sourced…
This regular-sized donburi bowl stands out with its rustic deep brown color, accented by soft yellow speckles along the inner rim. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that make it a pleasure to hold in one’s hands. The slightly textured surface offers a secure grip. …
This square plate is perfectly suited for serving main dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…
This platter features a red Mount Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning it red in a clear early morning. Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware. It is painted with Japanese color paints using a brush, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. With the combination…
This elegantly crafted Kutani ware chopstick rest set includes five pieces, each featuring designs that bring traditional charm and intricate detail to your dining table. Adorned with traditional patterns, these chopstick rests showcase Kutani ware’s signature gosai overglazea “five-color” technique expertly applied to porcelain. Each of the five unique motifs decorates the surface, creating a harmonious design….
This is a sauce plate featuring sumo wrestlers, a symbol of good luck in Japan since the Edo period (1603 -1868 CE). It’s the perfect size for use as a sauce plate, and it’s also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan…
This wooden sushi plate is made of Kiso Hinoki cypress by Miyabi Urushi. The design with slightly aligned side edges is simple and takes advantage of the quality of wood. It is large enough to place sushi for one person. In addition to sushi, it can also be used for sashimi and tempura dishes. The finish…
This plum flower-shaped Japanese sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is a wonderful example of use of Kutani ware colors named gosai (red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue). Each piece is hand-painted, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also…