This bowl has a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” and it features a warm handicraft shape and a unique foot design. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who…
Create an eye-catching addition to your dining room with this set of five chopstick rests. Each one is crafted in the shape of petals and features an ornate design depicting seasonal flowers, from dianthus to pampas grass. The soft pearl hue gives an air of elegance. Although small, it will make an eye-catching piece in…
The sauce plate features large blue peonies elegantly painted against a yellow background.This is a typical design of the ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 10.5 cm (4.1 in), it is a perfect for serving sauces…
This beautiful oval bowl features soft blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing joyful atmosphere on the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in Philippines and uses a unique painting technique called washi-zome and continues her ideal stoneware-making in Higashi Kiln, one…
This round plate features an arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives this piece a modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. With an ideal size for appetizers, small salads, bread, and desserts, this plate offers durability for long-term…
The warm reddish-brown color and rustic texture enhance the dining experience, seamlessly complementing any table setting. Versatile and durable, this deep side plate is perfect not only for traditional Japanese cuisine but also for a variety of dishes, including Spanish and Southern European specialties like ajillo and tapas. Additionally, its heat-resistant design allows for direct…
Oryoki is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life, based on Zen Buddhist practices. It has been gaining attention for its ease of use, functionality, and minimalist design, making it ideal for contemporary dining. Its compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making it both practical…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile…
This round celadon plate is generously sized and its depth makes it ideal for serving various dishes at family gatherings or parties. Celadon porcelain, with its beautiful gradient from white to light blue, enhances dish presentation and imparts a cool, refreshing feel. Ideal for colorful dishes like small Japanese sweets, it captivates on the table….
This sauce plate has the design of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic print, “Under the Wave Off Kanagawa.” Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo Period (1603-1868). While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln…
This Japanese chopsticks and chopstick rests set showcases a charming design of birds amidst a colorful floral pattern. When aligned, the patterns on each chopstick come together to complete a harmonious scene. The chopsticks are crafted for easy holding with indented handles. Place the chopsticks on their matching rests for a perfectly coordinated setting right…