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…
These chopstick rests feature a delightful design of two charming cats snuggled together at the foot of Mount Fuji. Painted in soft hues of red and blue, the design exudes a sense of Japanese charm and elegance further highlighted with a delicate cherry blossom. In Japan, chopstick rests are an essential element of table settings….
This serving tray is made by Mr. Kiyoteru Morita, a renowned undercoat craftsman of Echizen lacquerware. Sushi and tempura can be stylishly plated on this tray. It can also be used to serve appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Neatly display small plates, bowls, and ochoko (sake cups)for an elegant Japanese style table setting. The sides…
Thick blue and fine red lines alternate around the whole exterior of snow-white porcelain of this donburi bowl. The blue lines are drawn using the traditional gosu pigment, while the red accents enhance the design. The hand-painted blue patterns are made using the tsuketate technique, where each stroke is applied without outlines. This gives the bowl…
This sauce plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate. Also, you can put a small portion of food or relishes in,…
This long plate exudes a rustic elegance with its soft grayish color, featuring delicate stylized camellia flowers in white and red, accented by dark green leaves. Its irregular edges add a subtle, hand-made quality to its rectangular form.The camellia or tsubaki is beloved for its undeniable beauty as it blooms during the cold winter months. Having…
This charming set of two round side plates is crafted from cherry bark, showcasing the natural beauty of this material. Each plate features a checked pattern with cherry blossom detailing. Although small in size, these plates are big in character. The cherry bark has a beautiful natural luster, a deep sheen that seems to shift…
This chopstick rest is shaped like a bamboo-leaf oak acorn, a tree found in Japan, China, and parts of the Korean Peninsula. Its distinctive cap, featuring six to eight horizontal stripes, is carefully recreated in this design. The shiny, rounded shape adds to its charm, making it as adorable as a real acorn. A perfect…
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 set of two beautiful pairs of chopsticks is decorated with dainty sakura “cherry blossoms” patterns. Made from natural wood and fully coated with layers of lacquer, they have a beautiful, rich luster. When arranged on a table, the chopsticks form a simple lattice pattern with delicate sakura designs. These small, yet beautiful details add…
This is a side plate with vibrant colors, featuring hand-painted images that leave a lasting impression and evoke a soft, comforting atmosphere. The unique silhouette of this plate is called “Hishi-gata” in Japanese, inspired by the leaves of the diamond-shaped plant called “Hishi.” It is known for its robust vitality, has been favored as a…
This sauce plate features wisteria in the ko-Kutani style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more elegant and sophisticated presentation, you can place…