This kobachi small bowl is decorated in the Kakiemon style. The Kakiemon style is known for its elegant compositions that use blank spaces to highlight the porcelain’s beautiful milky white color, with delicate depictions of flowers and birds in natural landscapes. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it…
This chrysanthemum shaped oval dinner plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. 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. Perfectly sized to plate an array of side dishes such…
This Japanese rice bowl has a typical design of the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed motif and traditional patterns and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. It is painted with the five colors of red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue, known as “Go-Sai” in Japanese. Kutani ware uses…
This unique Japanese mug has a rabbit’s face on the inside and the back of two rabbits on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the rabbit’s face. The expression of the rabbit, and the combination of pink and white colors are very adorable. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
This long rectangular plate is very beautiful with carvings reminiscent of sakura, or cherry blossoms, floating in a river. The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The colors of the food will stand out beautifully, enhancing the dining experience. Perfectly sized for dainty sweets and appetizers, this sleek, flat plate…
This side plate features a beautiful contrast of brilliant 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 from Ginshu kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a…
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…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
This side plate features large blue peonies elegantly painted against a yellow background. This is a classic design of the ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is perfect as an extra…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. The wave pattern is called “seigaiha“, which is a traditional Japanese pattern that reminds us of the blessings of the vast ocean. The infinitely expanding wave pattern is an auspicious one that expresses…
A beautifully handcrafted children’s cup with an authentic Japanese feel. The charm of this cup is in the hand-painted drawings. Two bunnies sitting side-by-side on an Indigo blue semi-circle with an Arabesque design are hand drawn on each piece. And differing shades of Indigo blue can be enjoyed with the watercolor painting style. The bunnies…