This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted an adorable bear motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
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 bowl features exquisite sometsuke designs with colored details hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. The bottom of the bowl is adorned with a flower and bird motif, while the exterior is lavishly decorated with traditional auspicious patterns across its entirety. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look. The porcelain base is crafted…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile…
This round plate features an arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives this piece a modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. With an ideal size for appetizers, small salads, bread, and desserts, this plate offers durability for long-term…
A rich turquoise glaze with a natural gradient flows across the surface, created by expressive, hand-painted brushstrokes. Delicate flowers in soft shades of yellow, blue, and white adorn its rim. The fine kannyu crackles enhance the textural richness. The generous size and slightly curved form make this plate ideal for main dishes, shared plates, or…
The image of the delicate camellia flower is vividly captured on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. Camellia flowers, passionately adored by Taniguchi, reflect the serene beauty and tradition of Kyoto. The intricate blend of dark and light green shades of the leaves beautifully contrasts the white and red glossy petals that sit upon…
This set brings together the craftsmanship of Tsugaru Vidro from Aomori Prefecture and Wakasa lacquerware from Fukui Prefecture. It includes two pairs of chopsticksone in pink champagne gold and the other in champagne goldthat perfectly match the simple cherry blossom petal chopstick rests. The chopsticks have an undulated shape, offering a comfortable grip. Featuring a delicate…
This item is a beautifully crafted wooden plate with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa. This plate is about 18 cm (7 in) and extremely light and easy to hold. The deep black color of the lacquer exquisitely expresses the calmness of a dark night sky, and the delicate and random haze…
This is an indigo-dyed moon and rabbit kobachi small bowl crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain. The inside of the bowl features a charming illustration of a rabbit playfully leaping beneath the moon, delicately painted in soft indigo tones. In Japanese culture, the rabbit is a symbol of fertility, longevity, and prosperity, making…
This plum-shaped sauce plate is made by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming atmosphere. It is a perfect size for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies. Also, you can put a…