A pair of Japanese rice bowls decorated in beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down from the Taisho period (1912-26). In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. For a more stylish and sophisticated presentation, you can serve small portions of food or relishes by placing it on a…
The tender cherry blossoms accentuated with fine petals are carefully rendered on these subtly shimmering chopsticks. They quietly captivate with the undulating depth created by multiple coats of lacquer in walnut brown and vermillion red. Adding to the allure of these chopsticks are the Hasami ware rests, finished in a gentle pink hue. They are…
This set of five plates depicts a festive crane and waves. Decorated with other auspicious motifs such as pine, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemum, it is perfect for celebrations and other occasions. These plates are beautifully decorated reflecting the high-quality craftsmanship handed down for generations within Arita Porcelain Lab’s long history. The technique displayed in this…
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,…
On this large white porcelain plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
This beautifully gold dinner plate, with its artisan brushed texture, gives it a sense of dignity and complements all kinds of dishes. It can be used as a serving plate for any types of dish. Appetizers, salad, main dish are the perfect match. The gorgeous colors make it a great choice for layering with plates from…
This bowl showcases exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. Detailed depictions of ancient treasures are believed to invite good fortune and prosperity. On the bottom of the bowl is the fuyode pattern, named after the Japanese word for cotton rose, with petal-like windows embellished with auspicious motifs. The intricacies of each design…
A multitude of leafy curlicues creates a stunning, deep indigo blue arabesque motif on this Japanese bowl. The design of simplified leaves over spiraling vines fills not only the outside, but also the inside the bowl, for a playful ornamental effect. Due to their natural tendency to keep growing, vines are considered to be a…
A beautiful crescent-shaped chopstick rest by Kyo ware’s Hozan Kiln is decorated with five types of flowers and grasses and sprinkled with gold dust. Japanese pampas grass and bellflowers, which suit the moon motif, evoke autumn meadows. Boasting a sleek and seamless surface, these ceramic chopstick rests serve as a quintessential addition to your daily dining…
This stunning large plate is made by Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture. It features delicate cherry blossom decorations using light-colored cherry bark and shell inlays, set against a meticulously crafted checkerboard pattern for a traditional feel. The size is ideal for family meals and parties, with ample space to showcase…
Brighten up your table with a pop of color with this charming chopstick rest. Adorned with vibrant stripes in a medley of warm and cool hues, this piece adds a fun yet tasteful touch to any setting. Its versatile design effortlessly complements both traditional and contemporary styles, making it a go-to for daily dining and…