This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
This easy-to-use Japanese rice bowl features a cat playing with blue yarn on a smooth porcelain which is typical of Hasami Ware. With a diameter of 11.4cm(4.5in), it is a perfect bowl for serving an average portion of rice. There is also a teacup in the same series. How about matching them as a gift for friends…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The bold geometric swirl patterns around the rim are complemented by a central design featuring ships and exotic landscapes, evoking the spirit of overseas trade and cultural exchange. In traditional Japanese culture, this…
This sauce plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a classic motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the textured surface, reminiscent of woven cloth, brings warmth and a unique tactile charm to the piece. Its compact size makes it ideal for serving sauces, condiments, or small snacks. You can…
These chopsticks fit in your hand perfectly with their spiral shape. The design showcases the natural texture of bamboo, while the navy color on the top adds a subtle accent. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless and precise. Yamachiku, a manufacturer of bamboo…
On this bowl, 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 onto a base…
These chopsticks are stunning, featuring a geometric pattern of neatly aligned triangles engraved on white bamboo and finished with a sleek lacquer coating. The intricate triangular design brings a contemporary flair to the traditional craftsmanship. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless and precise….
This unique fan-shaped sauce plate features a classic, colorful geometric pattern. Sarasa refers to fabric products made of cotton dyed with multi-colored patterns, which originated in India. This plate is available in different designs, so you can collect them for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to…
This is an easy-to-use deep plate characterized by a moody green color, reminiscent of a deep forest. Instead of shiny, bright gems, the design is chic and modern, featuring subdued tones and matte textures like Jade gemstones. The deep green tones go well with warm-colored foods such as red, yellow, and orange. Even a few bright…
Serve just the right amount of rice to your little ones with this Hasami ware Japanese rice bowl from Oshin Kiln. The rice bowl comes in an adorable soft blue color with cute bear faces on the sides. Three green polka-dots mark the edge of the bowl. The inside of the rice bowl is in a…
Enjoy meal time with this unique plate from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed plate 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 rarely seen in Hasami Ware….
This is a side plate with vibrant colors, featuring hand-painted images that leave a lasting impression and evoke a soft, comforting atmosphere. The unique silhouette of this plate is called “Hishi-gata” in Japanese, inspired by the leaves of the diamond-shaped plant called “Hishi.” It is known for its robust vitality, has been favored as a…