This rice bowl features flower petals delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. With a diameter of 10.3 cm(4.1 in),…
This sauce plate features the Mokubei-style painting of lovely cats, just relaxing and sleeping in a nonchalant posture. Such daily lives of cats and their favorite things like fish, balls of yarn, and toys are playfully depicted on this plate. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments,…
The image of graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto is depicted on this bowl from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto’s unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base….
This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features sakura cherry blossoms. Combined with the chrysanthemum shape, it creates an elegant atmosphere. This plate is available in different designs, so you can collect them for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small…
A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…
This cute flower-shaped white sauce plate has Ishidatami (cobblestone) designs which are believed to bring good luck in terms of eternity, development, expansion and prosperity because of its continuity pattern. This cobblestone pattern was also adopted as the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series…
This small square kobachi bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out…
A set of spoon and spoon rest features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. It makes a perfect combination with noodle bowls from Tobe ware, which…
This fruit relief plate is crafted using pressure molding, finished with a glossy white glaze, and accented by a hand-painted brown rim. Fruits have long been featured in traditional patterns as symbols of immortality and the prosperity of future generations. In Kutani ware, motifs like melons and grapes have been passed down through the ages….
This beautiful rice 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, Ohigashi Alyne, who was born in Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in Higashi…
Oryoki is a functional set of bowls inspired by Zen Buddhist principles, designed to minimize waste with a functional, minimalist style that suits modern tables. The set stacks perfectly, with smaller bowls nesting neatly inside the largest, ensuring easy storage and portability. This compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this persimmon-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Accented with gold, the combination with the pale blue is graceful and sophisticated. The persimmon is a familiar fall delicacy that has been cultivated throughout Japan since ancient times because it is suited to the Japanese climate. With its…