This long plate features a light grayish hue and an elegant abstract motif of water plants, a hallmark of Yashichida Oribe ware, characterized by its green glaze and abstract brushstrokes. The expressive green design extends onto the bottom of the plate, where Tsujii has created a repeating pattern with his fingertips. Drawing inspiration from nature,…
A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…
This chopstick rest features an adorable napping dog, bringing a playful and relaxing touch to your table. Though small, its unique design makes it a charming addition to your Japanese meals or a cute decoration. With its smooth, rounded shape and shiny glaze, it feels comfortable in your hand. The cute expression and tiny red…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted soft pink and blue flowers. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful watercolor-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style.The large size of this plate allows you to serve any kind of…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright red peony is made by Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato, a Kutani ware artisan known for his use of bright colors and florals. With brush painting, which is a characteristic of Kutani ware, a thick peony motif is drawn as if it bloomed on the rim and outer…
This bowl stands out with its stunning indigo glaze. The exterior has a slightly rough texture, preserving the natural warmth and character of the clay. Created with its unique shape as a tonsui, this bowl is primarily intended as a serving bowl for hot-pot dishes. It also works wonderfully for holding noodle dipping sauces or as…
This gourd-shaped sauce plate, adorned with a touch of gold, features a design that is both delicate and captivating. The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. With its slight depth, this sauce plate is ideal for serving soy sauce or ponzu sauce,…
This ramen bowl from Musashi Kiln is adorned with charming red and white camellia motifs, reflecting the beauty of nature. Tsujii Musashi, the artisan behind the kiln, draws inspiration from his surroundings to create pieces that embody a subtle, rustic elegance. The bowl’s refined appearance is further enhanced by gohondenatural pinkish spots that emerge after…
This Japanese sauce plate features the humorous okame (female) and hyottoko (male) masks, traditionally used as clown-like characters in kaguraa sacred dance and song dedicated to the gods at Shinto shrines. These masks are believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil. With its perfect size for sauces, this plate is also versatile for…
This long rectangular plate is very beautiful with carvings reminiscent of sakura, or cherry blossoms, floating in a river. The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The colors of the food will stand out beautifully, enhancing the dining experience. Perfectly sized for dainty sweets and appetizers, this sleek, flat plate…
This striking gift set includes two pairs of Wakasa lacquerware chopsticks with chrysanthemum designs and two chopstick rests shaped like lion masks from the traditional shishi-mai “lion dance.” Each chopstick is decorated with a single chrysanthemum flower. The chrysanthemum flower holds deep significance in Japan as it serves as the emblem of the Imperial Family….
This sauce plate features a phoenix, a symbol of immortality, love, and happiness, in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting nature-themed designs and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. The phoenix beautifully showcases the traditional five Kutani colors, gosaired, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is…