This chopstick rest is shaped like a bamboo-leaf oak acorn, a tree found in Japan, China, and parts of the Korean Peninsula. Its distinctive cap, featuring six to eight horizontal stripes, is carefully recreated in this design. The shiny, rounded shape adds to its charm, making it as adorable as a real acorn. A perfect…
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 is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this sea bream-themed side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The fish motif is delicately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of patterns beautifully enhanced by the magnificent shading of the celadon porcelain. Sea bream, known as tai in Japanese, has long been served at…
This medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo hue adds a modern touch to its traditional design. Sized for versatility, it’s perfect for daily use, whether serving salads, simmered dishes like nikujaga, or cold udon and soba noodles. The wide shape comfortably holds each dish, enhancing…
This small bowl features a lovely gold and silver decoration of cherry blossoms.Cherry Blossom symbolizes ” inner beauty”, “elegance” and “good education” in Japan. It would be a perfect gift for your loved one or as a gift for yourself. Since lacquer ware is made of wood, it has a low heat tradition rate and…
This simple and modern plate accentuates the beauty of white porcelain. Like a canvas, this white plate enhances the color of the ingredients and makes them look vivid. The size D 23.5 cm (9.2 in) is very useful for both main dishes and side plates. It is perfect as a sashimi platter, sushi platter, and…
The Hozan Kiln Square Plate embodies the earthy textures and colors characteristic of Bizen ware. The term “botamochi” in the product name refers to a traditional round-shaped Japanese confectionery and is also one of the classic patterns found on Bizen ware pieces. This pattern is created by inserting round pieces of refractory clay between each…
This round side plate features a bold hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. Perfect for small cuts of grilled dishes, sides, or desserts, this plate combines practicality with aesthetic appeal. The subtly raised rim prevents spills while framing each dish…
This elegant sauce plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features the shape of a snowflake and is decorated with maple leaves. The plate’s size is ideal for sides and small desserts like wagashi, and traditional Japanese sweets, and the shape stacks neatly with other…
This beautiful platter features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures…
A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…