This sauce plate takes the shape of a mikan (mandarin orange), capturing its charming form and vibrant essence. The hand-painted design adds a sense of warmth and character. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. You can also use it to hold…
These chopsticks are decorated in gold with the akebono “dawn” motif. This word is also used to signify the beginning of a new era or when a new situation is about to unfold. The upper part is coated with urethane resin and the bottom part with lacquer and is dishwasher-safe. These chopsticks have a beautiful glossy…
This elegant chopstick rest is adorned with delicate silver leaf, adding a touch of luxury to your table setting. It is crafted using the ginsai technique, in which a transparent glaze is applied over silver leaf before firing. This method ensures that the silver leaf remains intact and does not rust over time. The result…
This clean white chopstick rest is made by Syuzando from Kutani ware. The patterns, drawn in pure white on the pale gray base of Kutani ceramics, create delicate contrasts of light and shadow, imparting an elegant and refined impression. The “Shippou” pattern features parallel circles of the same size overlaid one quarter on top of…
This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of hyottoko, a humorous figure known for his distinctive expression. With bulging eyes and a skewed mouth, hyottoko is traditionally portrayed as a clumsy yet comical character, bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears. Perfect for everyday use or serving guests, this plate is ideal for soy…
This beautiful round dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth…
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 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…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A symbol of good fortune, the traditional seigaiha “wave” pattern with its expanding, layered semi-circles graces the cup and lid of this chawanmushi bowl. Soft brushstrokes transition into slender stalks of reed grass. Its spouted shape can also accommodate other steamed…
This unique Japanese mug has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is…
This set of three pairs of chopsticks, each held together by a rabbit-shaped mizuhiki, gives a festive flair to your table setting. Made of Yoshino cedar, they are light, easy to hold, and can be washed and reused multiple times. They are also thin at both ends, so you can pick up food on either side….
This is a Hasami ware rice bowl made by Kousai Kiln. It is hand-painted to bring out the warm texture of the clay. The base of the rice bowl is finished in red with a green grape and leaf design. The rough texture of the clay is coated with a glossy, bright glaze that offers different textures….