A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this plate is a perfect match for whatever you place on it. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in…
This sauce plate has a mandala pattern in light white. Mandala is a geometric configuration of a symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features 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 bowls, and the center…
Imbued with a dark elegance, this regular-sized donburi bowl brings a refined, upscale touch to any meal. The glossy black glaze, enhanced with a subtle metallic sheen, provides the perfect backdrop for bold brushstrokes in brown and white. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile quality, making…
This charming Tobe ware long plate features a bouquet of beautiful flowers in gentle hues of green and light blue. Subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs a unique technique called washi-zome. Colors and…
This small 3 plates set features lovely flowers different in shapes and colors. The painted soft colors are created based on traditional basic colors of Kutani Gosai (five colors): red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. Or…
This chopstick rest is designed to resemble a chopstick wrapper, a familiar sight in restaurants. The word “otemoto” is written on the wrapper, a polite term often used to refer to chopsticks. Chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings. Though small, they offer a way to express personality and seasonal charm, whether chosen…
This donburi bowl boasts an attractive celadon finish. The combination of the undulating surface and the smooth, lustrous glaze provides a delightful tactile experience. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight that makes it a pleasure to hold in one’s hands. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes,…
This medium bowl highlights the beauty of overglaze painting. Delicately adorned with cosmos flowers inside and out, its design enhances the soft white porcelain, evoking harmony, peace, and joy. Inspired by the rich tradition of Kutani ware, artist Kasui Okamemasa continues to refine her craft through experimentation while exploring new creative expressions. Each hand-painted motif…
This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features a boldly painted peony in red. The chrysanthemum shape creates a gorgeous atmosphere. 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…
This leaf-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. The clear shape of the leaf veins inside the plate adds a pronounced sense of dimensionality,…
This is a glass bowl with a sakura “cherry blossom” design from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, with their charming appearance and deep cultural significance, are beloved not only in Japan but also around the world. They symbolize both natural beauty and rich tradition. This pattern…