This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features hand-painted turnips in indigo blue. The skilled brushwork exudes a sense of dynamism, perfectly capturing a blend of charm and grace. The lid ensures the dish remains flavorful by keeping the food warm and steaming the ingredients. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such…
Celadon often being used in large porcelain for artistic purposes, but this is a charming sauce plate that can fit in your palm. The rim exposes the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The base is of brown color and unglazed, once held in…
This sauce plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a classic motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the textured surface, reminiscent of woven cloth, brings warmth and a unique tactile charm to the piece. Its compact size makes it ideal for serving sauces, condiments, or small snacks. You can…
This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of hyottoko, a humorous figure known for his distinctive expression. With bulging eyes and a skewed mouth, hyottoko is traditionally portrayed as a clumsy yet comical character, bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears. Perfect for everyday use or serving guests, this plate is ideal for soy…
The chopstick rest set is shaped Origami cranes, decorated with a gold leaf. A crane is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan from ancient times. In Japan, chopstick rests are an indispensable piece for table setting. Although it is a small tableware, you can express your personality by choosing a motif that…
Thick blue and fine red lines alternate around the whole exterior of snow-white porcelain of this donburi bowl. The blue lines are drawn using the traditional gosu pigment, while the red accents enhance the design. The hand-painted blue patterns are made using the tsuketate technique, where each stroke is applied without outlines. This gives the bowl…
This unique fan-shaped sauce plate features colorful origami paper, and has a nostalgic and playful feel. This plate is available in different patterns, so you can have them all together for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food….
This is an easy-to-use deep plate characterized by a moody green color, reminiscent of a deep forest. Instead of shiny, bright gems, the design is chic and modern, featuring subdued tones and matte textures like Jade gemstones. The deep green tones go well with warm-colored foods such as red, yellow, and orange. Even a few bright…
This gourd-shaped sauce plate, adorned with a touch of gold, features a design that is both delicate and captivating. The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. With its slight depth, this sauce plate is ideal for serving soy sauce or ponzu sauce,…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright blue 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 refined bamboo motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, bamboo is esteemed as an auspicious emblem that signifies longevity, and robust health. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further…
Bearing the eloquent name yozora, meaning “night sky,” these elegant chopsticks from Matsukan’s Crystal series encapsulate the beauty of a star-studded expanse. The deep black pair expresses the enchanting ambiance of evening as it embraces the depth of the night. In contrast, the radiant red pair embodies the luminosity of dawn, bringing forth the allure…