This square plate is perfectly suited for serving main 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 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 sauce plate features a nami-chidori motifs, one of the traditional patterns in Japan. Each piece is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate, condiments plate, relish…
This is a stainless steel cutlery rest in the shape of a bamboo leaf in silver. It is made in Tsubame Sanjo, which accounts for 90 percent of domestic production of metal tableware.It expresses the soft thinness, undulation, and curves of a bamboo leaf, and is designed by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, which has won…
This small-sized donburi bowl features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern with vertical stripes in dark blue and earthy brown. The rich, rusty hue of the brown, due to its high iron content, gives the bowl a warm, inviting finish. Beloved since the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by…
This chopstick rest set, designed in the shape of a shell, features the traditional lion head mask used for shishi-mai or lion dance, and shimenawa, the sacred rice-straw ropes. These items offer stability for your chopsticks and are perfect for enhancing your New Year’s dining table. Shishi-mai, traditionally performed to ward off demons and epidemics, still carries…
A set of charming rabbit chopstick rests from Kyo ware, Hozan Kiln, adorned with five different types of flowers and leaves. You can enjoy each season with designs such as cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, and autumn leaves. The rabbit’s expression and the golden lines painted in Kinsai technique are incredibly beautiful, making this chopstick rest not only cute…
Mark happy moments together with the Ginkon Celebration chopstick set. Named after ginkon, meaning silver anniversary, this set includes two pairs of dark brown-lacquered wood chopsticks with silver-decorated tops. They combine the elegant sheen of traditional lacquerware with a sophisticated design. The longer pair measures 23 cm (9 in) and features a black and silver…
Delicate blossoms scattered over a soft gradient of colors evoke the image of cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, floating on a clear day. Subtle touches of glitter enhance the impression of a bright spring day, perfect for enjoying sakura in full bloom. Further adding to the allure are the Hasami ware chopstick rests in a…
This gorgeous chopstick case is decorated with a summer festival motif. 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…
This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of okame, a traditional Japanese mask motif known for its cheerful expression and association with good fortune. Characterized by a round face, short hair, and rosy cheeks, okame is depicted here with a warm smile and full red lips, bringing charm and lightheartedness to the design. Perfect…
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…