This soup cup showcases a classic arabesque pattern, one of the defining motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade lends a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to each piece. With its soft, rounded shape, this cup creates a cozy, relaxing ambiance. While designed for soup, it’s…
This small sauce plate boasts a soft pink hue, its edges adorned with a lustrous glaze that casts a splendid, colorful glow. The center of the plate features a sakura, cherry blossom, design with the rims decorated with pink gradient flowers and petals. It is perfectly suited for use as a sauce plate and equally…
This kobachi small bowl is a simple yet charming piece in blue and white. The pomegranate fruit is hand drawn and painted displaying graceful shades of blue. Little twigs stretching out from behind the leaves are drawn with fine lines. The rim is slightly curved which makes the bowl more sophisticated once held. Surprisingly light-weight…
This beautiful dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to…
This is a Hasami ware rice bowl made by Kousai Kiln. It is hand-painted to bring out the warm texture of the clay. The base of the rice bowl is finished in red with a green grape and leaf design. The rough texture of the clay is coated with a glossy, bright glaze that offers different textures….
The plate depicts Hokusai’s famous Ukiyoe work, “Bishu Fujimigahara”. A craftsman is working hard on a large vat with the background of distant Mount Fuji. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius artist Hokusai Katsushika, the plate has truly an eye-stopping charm for anyone. The size is great for serving…
This lacquered fork is made by Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture, decorated with cherry blossom motifs. Although small in size, it fully conveys the charm of Akita cherry bark work. It is the perfect item to bring traditional craftsmanship into your daily life. The cherry trees used for Akita cherry…
This set of Aizu lacquerware chopsticks features a charming cat and fish motif. The silhouette of fish atop a pair of sitting cats is depicted with gold powder, making these chopsticks not only charming but also elegant and refined. The handles of the chopsticks boast glossy lacquer, while the lower part showcases the natural color…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. “Sayagata” is one of the auspicious patterns meaning prosperity and longevity of a family. It is a diagonal overlay of the Sanskrit character for Manji (Buddhist cross). It can be used as a…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A symbol of good fortune, the traditional seigaiha “wave” pattern with its expanding, layered semi-circles graces the cup and lid of this chawanmushi bowl. Soft brushstrokes transition into slender stalks of reed grass. Its spouted shape can also accommodate other steamed…
This is a Japanese rice bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. Molded on the potter’s wheel, with handwritten flower and arabesque patterns, have an indescribably lovely atmosphere that soothes the hearts of those who see them.Using the same…
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…