This square side plate features a captivating turquoise in a matte finish, evoking the serene beauty of ocean waves. It brings a pop of color to your dinner table, while the texture of Shigaraki ware adds an element of artisanal charm. The turquoise glaze is hand-mixed using a generations-old formula. The masterfully textured stoneware surface…
A bowl that brings calmness and serenity to the table. This medium-sized bowl is colored in a soothing pearly blue color on the inside and a clear white on the outside. This bowl is deep enough to hold any kind of soup or stew. You might want to use it in the morning for porridge or…
This regular-sized Mino ware ramen bowl features a glossy black background with an elegant silver dragon painted on the sides and bottom. In Asian cultures, the dragon is an auspicious creature, symbolizing nobility and good fortune. Inside the bowl, the square spiral pattern, known as raimon in Japanese, is a traditional Chinese lightning design symbolizing…
This sauce plate features wisteria 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 elegant and sophisticated presentation, you can place…
This elegant Japanese small plate set is adorned in “Hanazume” style, decorated by beautiful colorful flowers delicately outlined in gold. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a…
This elegant Japanese soup bowl is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln. The beautiful gradation expands your imagination, such as the sky’s azure, the cosmic blue, the hazy spring light, or the clear light of early summer. The pale colors and delicate gold are perfectly match in this piece. This series named “Ukiyo” was inspired by the…
This unique Japanese rice bowl has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
This set includes three small celadon three-footed plates in the shapes of a pine tree, a fan, and a gourd. These shapes are auspicious patterns and are beloved by many in Japan. These small plates are useful for serving small amounts of condiments, delicacies, or dried sweets, and can also double as chopstick rests. They…
This small porcelain plate has auspicious design patterns: “Nami Chidori,” plovers and waves, and “Karakusa,” an arabesque design. Nami Chidori, a combination of a plover and a wave, means “to overcome rough seas together.” Arabesque designs are considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity of offsprings, as arabesque, the vine, extends its stems in all directions….
A chic lacquered Wagasi knife by Yatsuyanagi. The handle is made of wild cherry bark work and painted with a golden cherry blossom motif. Although small, the combination of different traditional techniques gives it a sophisticated appearance. The 12.5cm(4.9in) size is especially suitable as a Wagashi knife. It also makes an elegant impression when used for fruits and…
A set of five plates of lovely cats with a unique expression drawn with a delicate touch. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan of Kutani ware, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. It is a perfect small plate for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies. Furthermore, you…
This splendid rice bowl, graced with delicately painted chrysanthemums and bush clover, encapsulates the essence of nature’s elegance. The understated charm of the painting within adds a delightful surprise, while its exterior showcases a refined simplicity. The design features flowers of chrysanthemum and bush clover, which invite a serene and sublime state of mind. You can…