The Hozan Kiln Half Round Plate embodies the earthy textures and colors characteristic of Bizen ware. The term “botamochi” in the product name refers to a traditional round-shaped Japanese confectionery and is also one of the classic patterns found on Bizen ware pieces. This pattern is created by inserting round pieces of refractory clay between…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
This large bowl features a gently rounded shape and a rustic stoneware texture that adds warmth to any table setting. Its practical design makes it easy to use, combining functionality with charm. A stunning combination of jade green and gold arabesque patterns, delicately accented with a subtle gold shimmer, adorns the upper half. The lower…
This dinner plate features a captivating turquoise in a matte finish, evoking the serene beauty of ocean waves. It brings a pop of color to your dinner table, while the texture of Shigaraki ware adds an element of artisanal charm. The turquoise glaze is hand-mixed using a generations-old formula. The masterfully textured stoneware surface enhances…
This sauce plate features the shape and painting of mallet of lucky, which is said to bring luck to whom shakes it. It is one of the treasures that appear in Japanese narratives and old stories. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites….
This simple and modern kobachi small bowl, featuring a beautiful bright blue color, is highly versatile. Perfect for serving side dishes or as a table accent, it can also be used to hold small portions of food or condiments. Placing it on a larger plate or inside a bento box instantly elevates food presentation, making…
On this bowl, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color onto a base…
This set of five Japanese sauce plates features colorful patterns 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. Perfect size as…
Brighten up your table with a pop of color with this charming chopstick rest. Adorned with vibrant stripes in a medley of warm and cool hues, this piece adds a fun yet tasteful touch to any setting. Its versatile design effortlessly complements both traditional and contemporary styles, making it a go-to for daily dining and…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are fully coated in lacquer, showcasing the raden technique, where shimmering mother-of-pearl is embedded into the surface. The accompanying chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an initial ten layers of natural lacquer, shell inlays…
This indigo-dyed, rectangular kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain. The interior of the plate is delicately decorated with a serene landscape scene, beautifully framed by the traditional octopus arabesquetako karakusapattern. This design, featuring endlessly winding vines, has long been cherished in Japan as an auspicious motif symbolizing longevity and…
This sauce plate features a refined bamboo motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, bamboo is esteemed as an auspicious emblem that signifies longevity, and robust health. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further…