This is a serving tray made by Mr. Kiyoteru Morita, a renowned undercoat craftsman of Echizen lacquerware. This tray is a stunning item that can be used to plate sushi and tempura. It can also be used to serve appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, or can be combined with small plates, bowls, and ochoko (sake…
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…
A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. In places, small dots painted in gold are scattered throughout the design, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this bowl will enlighten your table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in Philippines…
The bowl features a beautiful contrast of soft colors on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers are hand-painted by an artisan, adding a touch of elegance to the space. Unlike other kilns from Kutani ware, Ginshu kiln is especially known as its romantic and…
This gold amuse bouche spoon rests in the shape of a delicate persimmon leaf. It has a depth of 1.5cm(0.5in)perfect for carrying food without worries of spillage. The tapered base of the leaf is easy to hold and serves as a handle for the spoon. The veins of a persimmon leaf are recreated faithfully, a…
This Japanese bowl features a painting in the style of banreki, a five-color porcelain protected by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. It is characterized by gorgeous and exquisite brushwork in red. In Japan, it is called “banreki akae” and has been respected. It’s gorgeous and perfect for celebrations and entertaining guests. The…
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…
These bamboo chopsticks are made by Miyabitake, and the 16.5 cm (6.5 in) size is perfect for children between the ages of four and six. They are lightweight, making them easy for children to hold and use. The design, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, aids in grasping food efficiently. The slanted…
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 beautiful round plate features blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing a joyful atmosphere to the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in the Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this rectangle plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. It depicts the famous illustrated scroll named “Choju Giga” which is a caricature picture scroll depicting anthropomorphic animals and their playfulness, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. Founded in…
This small sauce plate boasts a soft pink hue, its edges adorned with a lustrous glaze that casts a splendid, colorful glow. The center of the plate features a sakura, cherry blossom, design with the rims decorated with pink gradient flowers and petals. It is perfectly suited for use as a sauce plate and equally…