Featuring a round plate exposing the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The glazed surface is smooth with shallow grooves characteristic of “Tobikanna” (chattered pottery). A combination of a century old tradition of Kyoto Celadon pottery, and the folk craft of Kyushu Koishikawara…
The large plate features Red Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red in a clear early morning. Red Fuji is known to bring good fortune. 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…
This bamboo soba strainer is ideal for serving cold soba. It efficiently removes excess water from boiled soba, ensuring a delicious taste. Simply place it on any plate or tray you have at home for convenient use. It is made using bamboo from Japan, and its authentic and cool appearance is perfect for a hot…
This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features at its center an adorable rabbita lovely discovery for the diner once they’ve eaten the cuisine inside. Surrounding the sides is a traditional wari-kusabana pattern: stemmed flowers and grass separated from each…
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 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…
This charming chopstick rest embodies the elegance and whimsy of cats. Hand-painted blue lines depict the adorable sleeping faces of two cats, each slightly different from the other, creating a sense of serenity and humor. It is not just a functional piece, but a conversation starter at any dining setting. This rest boasts a stable weight ensuring…
This donburi fascinates with its elegant water plant motif, highlighted with brown splashes. The green glaze and abstract brushstrokes are characteristic of Yashichida Oribe ware. Hand-crafted, this bowl reflects nature’s rustic beauty by accentuating the rokurome, or the rhythmic marks made by the potter’s wheel, which add a special texture and warmth. Mino ware is…
This gorgeous chopstick case is decorated with a black winter sakura cherry blossom pattern. The ideal chopstick length is 23.5 cm (9.3 in), but the case provides enough space to securely wrap chopsticks up to 24 cm (9.4 in) in length, including the tips. A cap for the chopstick tip is included for hygienic use….
A unique side plate featuring a man on a skateboard. This kind of free-spirited, playful design is iconic to Kutani Choemon and serves as a wonderful example of how traditional craftsmanship meets modern creativity. This fun and versatile small plate is perfect for serving side dishes, snacks, or desserts during meals and tea time. It…
This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted a sweet chick motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
A beautifully handcrafted children’s rice bowl with an authentic Japanese feel. The charm of this rice bowl is in the hand-painted drawings.Two bunnies sitting side-by-side on a pink semi-circle with an Arabesque design are hand drawn on each piece. And differing shades of pink can be enjoyed with the watercolor painting style. The bunnies and…