A pair of chopstick rests by Hozan Kiln depicting weeping cherry blossoms. This set is footed and tall, giving an elegant look, and the design is also painted on the side. The cherry blossoms are beautifully rendered in shades of pink, and although small, it will make an eye-catching piece in your dining room. With…
This bowl features round Kamo eggplants, a summer vegetable from Kyoto, in the serene blue and white of sometsuke. Kyoto vegetable designs are created by applying a water-resistant substance to outline the shapes. Then, gosu, a cobalt blue glaze, is hand-painted over the surface, leaving the protected areas untouched. After a second bisque-firing, delicate lines…
This is a unique gourd-shaped chopstick rest set by Hozan Kiln of Kyo ware. The gourd shape, which spreads out at the bottom, has been considered a good luck charm for warding off disasters and bringing in happiness since ancient times in Japan. Furthermore, the net pattern is a motif commonly used in Japanese tableware,…
This Japanese plate set serves as a versatile option for individual dishes, adding elegance to any meal. Placing matching plates on the table creates a cohesive and refined Japanese dining experience. Characterized by intricate red designs, delicate rim patterns, and subtle gold accents, this style showcases exceptional craftsmanship. The detailed artwork in the Iidaya/Akae tradition…
This sauce plate is made by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. It is a simple and suitable piece for any dish, with a lovely small painting of plum blossoms. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming atmosphere….
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 sauce plate features twin birds 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 stylish and sophisticated presentation, you can…
This rice bowl is handcrafted by artisans of Yamanaka Lacquerware, which is famous for the techniques that make the most of the grain and the natural texture of wood. Perfect size as a rice bowl for serving an average portion of rice. The wooden rice bowl is light, has a gentle texture. It also has…
Children will loving eating from this adorable Hasami ware plate designed with little rabbit faces. The rabbits have a slightly differing expression with their dotted eyes and cute mouth and nose. The base of the plate is in a soft pink color with yellow polka-dots. The polka-dots are drawn in a thicker paint that gives…
This leaf-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. The clear shape of the leaf veins inside the plate adds a pronounced sense of dimensionality,…
Hundreds of years of skill and technique are carefully crafted in this hand-size kobachi small bowl in golden yellow. The design is arranged with traditional auspicious patterns, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene. The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look….
This gorgeous chopstick case is decorated with a spring flower 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. The chopstick case…