The porcelain is in the shape of a plum blossom. It has an elegant traditional pattern of camellias. The connotations of the camellia design are “eternal beauty” and “impeccable charm.” Camellia also has the meaning of warding off bad lucks. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all…
This long rectangular platter has a beautiful matte and rough texture, and the chic colors mixed with gray and brown give a sense of wabi sabi and create a high-quality dining table. It is suitable for serving appetizers. It is also recommended to serve a few pieces of sushi or sashimi. With its slim shape, you…
This bowl is from the popular “Brilliant Flower” series by Atelier Yu. It features lovely flowers painted in warm colors. The delicately curved rim and hand-painted flowers give a sense of warmth that can only come from the handiwork of artisans. The size is suitable for serving salad, sunomono “vinegared food,” nimono “simmered food,” sweets,…
This rectangular side 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 with…
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 10.3 cm(4.1 in),…
This stunning plate is made by Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture. It features delicate cherry blossom decorations using light-colored cherry bark and shell inlays, set against a meticulously crafted checkerboard pattern for a traditional feel. The size is ideal for serving sweets and light meals in a sophisticated setting. It…
This medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo hue adds a modern touch to its traditional design. Sized for versatility, it’s perfect for daily use, whether serving salads, simmered dishes like nikujaga, or cold udon and soba noodles. The wide shape comfortably holds each dish, enhancing…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) with your favorite ingredients at home with this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl from Tasei Kiln. Lines painted in gosu, a cobalt blue pigment, across the lid and the bowl give accent to the soft round shape and enhance its warm and gentle impression. Diamond-shaped patterns evenly painted along…
The plate features Red Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red in a clear early morning. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius artist Hokusai Katsushika, the plate has truly an eye-stopping charm for anyone. The size is great for serving side dishes, pieces of…
This is an easy-to-use plate that looks great in the dining room, as is typical of MERU, which specializes in dishes suitable for professional use. Measuring 16.4cm (6.5in), it is suitable for use as a serving dish for one person or for placing salads, appetizers, bread, fruit, etc. The rustic coloring often seen in Japanese…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing a smiling rabbit peeking from the rim of the plate. The rabbit’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. On the plate are two other rabbits with one set of foot…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is created by Taniguchi Seidojo, one of the companies which are dealing premium Kutani ware clay. It is 12 cm (4.7 in) diameter and perfect for serving cheese, nuts, desserts and fruits. You may use…