This chopstick rest is shaped like a fresh asparagus stalk. Its elongated design, true to the real vegetable, makes it perfect for holding not only chopsticks but also spoons, forks, and knives. In Japan, chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings. Though small, they offer a way to express personality and seasonal charm,…
This small plate is shaped like a treasure bag, an auspicious motif symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Often depicted in art and crafts, it represents an endless source of riches and blessings. With its charming form and meaningful design, it adds a touch of tradition and elegance to your table. Perfectly sized as a sauce…
A distinct line of consecutive rectangular shell-inlays runs along the whole length of these chopsticks, creating an opalescent motif over the luxurious depth of red and black lacquer. When the pair is placed side by side, a checkered pattern is revealed, inspired by the auspicious ichimatsu pattern, which symbolizes unending continuity, development and prosperity. The name…
Celebrate life’s milestones with this stunning celebratory chopstick set. It includes a pair of black chopsticks, measuring 23 cm (9 in), and a pair of red chopsticks, measuring 20.5 cm (8.1 in). The upper part of the black chopsticks is coated with gold and accented with shimmering silver dots, while the red pair is finished…
This is a beautiful bowl with a bright camellia flower. It will be your indispensable pair for the table setting. The rim is shaped unevenly waved, brings out the beauty of hand painting with Japanese coloring paint, which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features a circle at the center, colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying…
This is a large soup bowl with a lid. The glossy texture of the surface is beautiful, and the painting of colorful sakura flower give it an elegant atmosphere. The elegant design with tall footing and lid, it is an ideal soup bowl for ceremonial occasion. At New Year’s in Japan, people enjoy a traditional soup…
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 11 cm…
A set of 2 chopstick rests made by Yatsuyanagi, a cherry bark work manufacturerfrom Akita Prefecture. This elegant chopstick rests has a shape of cherry petals, with a decoration of petal motif made of white wood bark on top of cherry bark work. Although small in size, it fully conveys the charm of Akita cherry…
This is a unique gourd-shaped chopstick rest set by Hozan Kiln of Kyo ware. The gourd shape, which spreads out at the bottom, has been considered a good luck charm for warding off disasters and bringing in happiness since ancient times in Japan. Furthermore, the net pattern is a motif commonly used in Japanese tableware,…
This kobachi small bowl features a chrysanthemum shape and the glossy khaki colored glaze, which enhances the fresh and delicious appearance of the served food. The size is perfect as kobachi to serve any side dish, such as sunomono(vinegared food) or aemono(seasoned or sauced food) individually.
A unique side plate featuring a skeleton playing a vertical flute. This kind of free-spirited, playful design is iconic to Kutani Choemon and serves as a wonderful example of how traditional craftsmanship meets modern creativity. This versatile side plate is perfect for serving small portions, desserts, or snacks during meals and tea time. It can…