This chopstick rest is shaped like a bamboo culm. In Japan, bamboo is considered a symbol of good luck, along with pine and plum trees. Its ability to stay green even in the cold and grow straight while bearing the weight of snow represents resilience, strength, and growth. Chopstick rests are an essential part…
This modern dinner plate features a stunning icy blue gradient that enhances the presentation of any dish. Durable and user-friendly, it’s a popular choice in restaurants worldwide for its balance of functionality and design. Ideal for a range of dishes, from beautifully arranged main courses to shared appetizers, its generous size accommodates meals like grilled…
This bowl features the traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern. The hemp leaf is considered as a symbol of good luck meant to ward off evil and is commonly used on kimono and tableware. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously…
This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of hyottoko, a humorous figure known for his distinctive expression. With bulging eyes and a skewed mouth, hyottoko is traditionally portrayed as a clumsy yet comical character, bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears. Perfect for everyday use or serving guests, this plate is ideal for soy…
The matte celadon texture of this peach-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Accented with gold, the combination with the pale blue is graceful and sophisticated, making it perfect for celebratory occasions. Delicate peach blossoms are intricately engraved with varying depths, creating a dynamic pattern that enhances the magnificent shading of celadon. Peaches…
The Japanese sauce plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore, you may also…
This simple and modern plate features a beautiful turquoise. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. Highly versatile, this plate is suitable for serving salads, appetizers and main dishes. With its refreshing look, you may use it for cold udon…
This is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features a delicate design of flowers and grasses, decorated using the akae technique (overglaze red enamel), with red as the primary color, complemented by accents of green, purple, blue, and other shades. The same elegant pattern is painted on…
This side plate features a beautiful contrast of brilliant colors on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers are hand-painted by an artisan from Ginshu kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a…
This modern, versatile plate showcases a textured white surface, crafted by layering shades of white paint to create depth and a sophisticated finish. Its sleek, minimalist design makes it an exceptional choice for presenting a range of dishes. Perfect for serving sashimi, sushi, or tempura, it also doubles as an elegant tray for a matcha…
This delightful Tobe ware donburi bowl features soft floral patterns in shades of grassy green and light blue, with subtle gold accents. Applied through the unique washi-zome technique, the floral design brings a watercolor-like softness to the white porcelain surface. With a 16.7 cm (6.6 in) diameter, it’s perfect for serving salads, soups, and noodles….
Introducing the fruit fork from the “URBAN” series, which harmonizes effortlessly with any type of dishware. It is produced in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of metal utensil production in Japan. The entire fork is designed with a supple curve that resembles the flow of water. This curvature seems to comfortably adapt to your…