This rice bowl features flower petals delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. With a diameter of 11 cm…
This beautiful pair of rice bowls depicts a spring scene of Mt. Fuji in springtime. It is painted by Kutani Ware artist Yoshinori Fukuda. The golden glow of the warm sunlight, the fluttering petals of the Sakura(cherry blossoms), and the majestic Mt Fuji will make you feel refreshed and special every time you use this…
This Japanese plate set features a delicate peony painting on a gray glaze with earthy tones. The vibrant blue, yellow, and green hues of Kutani ware stand out against the subtle gray background, creating a striking contrast that blends tradition with a modern aesthetic. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is ideal…
This sauce plate features fan-shaped motifs alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, the fan motif is regarded as an auspicious symbol that heralds both prosperity and the arrival of good fortune. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns…
This splendid rice bowl, adorned with delicately painted karako, Chinese-style playful children, encapsulates the essence of playful elegance. Meanwhile, the interior features a single butterfly, displaying both a narrative quality and refined simplicity. Holding this charming bowl in your hand, you can feel the lightness and thinness characteristic of Mikawachi ware. It displays an exquisite gradation,…
This chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) bowl has a purple flower painting in a round form. If you make chawanmushi with it, you can enjoy the authentic taste of this delicious egg custard and the atmosphere of a Japanese restaurant. When the lid is removed, the bowl can also be used as a small kobachi…
This gorgeous kobachi small bowl features a modern interpretation of the traditional classic patterns of old Imari. The perfect balance of vivid colors, gold and white makes it a classy and stunning piece. With this brilliant look, it is great for complementing your everyday meal, as well as a special gift for someone who loves…
The Japanese sauce plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore, you may also…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is 24 cm (9.4 in) diameter and the refreshing look is perfect as sashimi platter and sushi platter. With the combination of their deep knowledge about clay and the technique of skilled craftsmen, this plate…
This beautiful glossy plate features a shape of a ginkgo leave that is finished with a lacquered technique called “Tame-nuri.” Tame-nuri is a lacquering technique in which the red color can be seen through the translucent lacquer by applying a coat of translucent black lacquer on top of a middle coat of red lacquer….
This soup bowl is hollowed out from Japanese horse chestnut, which is the best material for wood bowls. It has a slightly matte texture in calm vermilion color.The lacquering process, from the base coat to the top coat, has been inspected for designation as a traditional Aizu lacquerware craft.Aizu-e, the traditional design of Aizu lacquerware, is…
This square tray with a removable bamboo strainer is used for serving cold soba noodles. Made by Yamanaka lacquerware and coated with brown lacquer, it can recreate the ambiance of an authentic soba restaurant. The matte texture of the “Suri-Urushi” (wiped lacquer) finish enhances the beauty of the wood grain.The bamboo strainer is made using…