Oryoki is a functional set of bowls inspired by Zen Buddhist principles, designed to minimize waste with a functional, minimalist style that suits modern tables. The set stacks perfectly, with smaller bowls nesting neatly inside the largest, ensuring easy storage and portability. This compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making…
This gold dinner plate is an exquisite example of Arita ware. Its unique curved design and engraved patterns on the surface create an impressive table setting, elevating the presentation of any cuisine it holds. The gourd motif is considered as a lucky symbol in Japanese culture, representing prosperity and abundant offspring due to its plentiful…
Decorate your table with a beautiful pair of golden crane chopstick rests. These chopstick rests are designed in the shape of cranes made by folded origami. In Japan, cranes are birds that are symbolic of longevity. These auspicious chopstick rests are made by skilled artisans at Hakuichi applying thin sheets of gold leaves to a…
This bowl is adorned with the distinctly Japanese weeping cherry blossom, expertly carved by artisan Otomo Kenji using the Edo Hanakiriko technique. The bowl’s hue is an ancient color, imbued with a subtle yellow tint, and aims to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, making it perfectly suited for everyday use. It not only showcases the color…
This small plate is shaped like a sword guard (tsuba), a traditional motif that carries a sense of history and craftsmanship. The design is refreshed with vibrant coloring, giving it a modern and stylish impression. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites….
This 5 chopstick rests set is decorated with “Kinsai”, one of the iconic signiture of Kutani ware. The brightening gold is created by artisan works, using the gold leaf(Kinpaku), which is known as a special product of Ishikawa prefecture in Japan.The gold leaf pattern creates a different expression for each piece of work, and it…
Decorated with a graceful sakura, the iconic Japanese cherry blossom symbolizing renewal and fleeting beauty, and its flowing leaves, this chopstick rest exudes refined elegance. Crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone from Kumamoto Prefecture, this piece is celebrated for its translucent whiteness and soft, pearly texture, capturing the beauty and purity of Japanese ceramics. The cherry…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they eat out of this adorable rice bowl from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl. The rim of the rice bowl is slightly thicker…
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 an Indigo blue semi-circle with an Arabesque design are hand drawn on each piece. And differing shades of Indigo blue can be enjoyed with the watercolor painting style. The…
This square plate is perfectly suited for serving side dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
This beautiful Japanese oval plate from the Hamorebi seriesmeaning “sunlight filtering through leaves”is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is meticulously brushed using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to the design. The elegant oval shape offers a distinctive…
This set of chopstick rests are designed in the shape of shells, featuring a kadomatsu and kagami mochi motif. Kadomatsu, the decorative pine trees for New Year, and kagami mochi are traditional Japanese symbols used to welcome the New Year and to honor the gods. It is believed that Toshigami, a Japanese deity representing vitality, dwells…