A set of charming rabbit chopstick rests from Kyo ware, Hozan Kiln, adorned with five different types of flowers and leaves. You can enjoy each season with designs such as cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, and autumn leaves. The rabbit’s expression and the golden lines painted in Kinsai technique are incredibly beautiful, making this chopstick rest not only cute…
On this white porcelain sauce 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 is a set of elegant plum-shaped sauce plates. The dish is a lovely size and looks like a little plum blooming in your hand when you hold it. The shape of this porcelain, plum, is also said to bring good luck. The size of the dish is just right for placing a small amount…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted soft pink and blue flowers. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful watercolor-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style.The large size of this plate allows you to serve any kind of…
Decorated with a graceful sakura, the iconic Japanese cherry blossom symbolizing renewal and fleeting beauty, and its flowing leaves, this chopstick rest exudes refined elegance. Crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone from Kumamoto Prefecture, this piece is celebrated for its translucent whiteness and soft, pearly texture, capturing the beauty and purity of Japanese ceramics. The cherry…
This bowl is from the popular “Brilliant Flower” series by Atelier Yu. It features lovely flowers painted in warm colors. The delicately curved rim and hand-painted flowers give a sense of warmth that can only come from the handiwork of artisans. The size is suitable for serving salad, sunomono “vinegared food,” nimono “simmered food,” sweets,…
This sauce plate features the iconic lucky cat on a vibrant red background. Inspired by Aoki Mokubei, the plate is decorated in the Mokubei style of Kutani ware, where intricate designs in the traditional five Kutani colors are elegantly set against a rich red base. Today, lucky cats are well-known symbols of wealth and good…
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 10.3 cm(4.1 in),…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright red 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 simple and modern rice bowl has a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue.
This simple and modern side plate features a beautiful white glaze, adding elegance to any table setting. Its versatile size makes it ideal for serving salads, appetizers, desserts, and fruits. With its clean and refreshing look, it is also perfect as an individual sashimi or tempura plate.
These chopsticks feature the natural texture of bamboo, adorned with subtle indentations. They have a wider top and a narrower bottom but are overall thicker than standard chopsticks for easier handling. Despite their sturdiness, they are incredibly lightweight, making them ideal for those with a relatively weak grip. Zutto means “permanently” in Japanese, reflecting its…