This large bowl is adorned with the kanji characters for “happiness” and “long life.” A smooth blue line runs along the inner rim and the kanji for “happiness” is also written at the bottom of the bowl. With its traditional and rustic design, this bowl is perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gift,…
These chopstick rests feature a delightful design of two charming cats snuggled together at the foot of Mount Fuji. Painted in soft hues of red and blue, the design exudes a sense of Japanese charm and elegance further highlighted with a delicate cherry blossom. In Japan, chopstick rests are an essential element of table settings….
These sturdy chopsticks have a simple design with non-slip tips for added convenience. The rounded top ends give them a soft and modern look, while the wood grains subtly show through the chic black finish. Measuring 23.5 cm (9.3 in) long, they are comfortable to use and stable, even for larger hands. The chic color…
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 modern Japanese footed plate features a beautiful checkered pattern in a soft, lustrous silver. The color is achieved using a technique called ginsai, with a charcoal-smoked finish. The high foot design adds a sense of elegance and rhythm to the dining table. Ideal for serving appetizers, main dishes, and side dishes, it’s also perfect…
This Kobachi bowl has a rustic and warm atmosphere with a blue flower and arabesque painted inside. It also has a raised base with a red traditional pattern that brings the bright atmosphere to the dining table. The subtle texture created by “Yakishime”, which changes its appearance depending on the firing process, is impressive and gives…
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 11 cm…
This set includes three small celadon three-footed plates in the shapes of a pine tree, a fan, and a gourd. These shapes are auspicious patterns and are beloved by many in Japan. These small plates are useful for serving small amounts of condiments, delicacies, or dried sweets, and can also double as chopstick rests. They…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer. The top part of the chopsticks is a deep navy color and is adorned with a gleaming rabbit motif made of natural abalone shell. Three gold rings accentuate the transition into the rich brown color of the lacquered wood. The size is suitable for children…
These hand-painted chopsticks from Matsukan’s Crystal series embody the seasonal beauty of autumn and winter. Drawing inspiration from hidamarithe enchanting play of sunlight on a chilly daythese chopsticks are exquisitely crafted to capture the essence of each season’s palette. Autumn comes alive in vivid orange tones, evoking the essence of fall twilight. Winter is depicted…
This Japanese small plate features adorable shiba inu, a type of dog native to Japan. It is the only small dog among Japanese native dogs and the most numerous and popular of all dogs bred in Japan. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small…
Put a smile on your face with this unique small Yunomi teacup from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed teacup is handmade combining the Shigaraki style “Yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics)” and traditional “Some-nishiki,” a technique where a?product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings.Stoneware items are…