This beautiful white plate is in the shape of a guard on the Japanese sword with many good luck charms such as birds, flowers, Shippou pattern and Takeda-bishi pattern. The pattern has a design of a bird perched on a three with blossoms, giving an image of beautiful scenery. Shippou is a pattern of circles…
Adorned with a delicate chrysanthemum and its flowing leaves, this chopstick rest is a true work of art from Mikawachi ware. Compact yet intricate, it showcases a mastery of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, making it a thoughtful addition to your table for hosting or a meaningful gift for someone special. Crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone sourced…
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 delightful Japanese rice bowl showcases a dog’s face on the inside and its body with playful footprints on the outside. The charming design, with an innocent face peeking into the bowl, brings a cheerful vibe to your dining table. The unique rim follows the shape of the dog’s face. With its humorous design and…
This small square kobachi bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, the plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. Founded in 1868 as a Kiyomizu ware wholesaler in Kyoto, Tosen Kiln uses its own blend of soil and glaze, preserving the methods and quality of the works of Nonomura…
The Japanese kobachi from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. Instead of using vivid colors of Kutani ware, they propose a new, simple and modern Kutani ware that can only be created by a company that knows the characteristics of clay. The carefully…
This soup bowl is hollowed out from Japanese horse chestnut, which is the best material for wood bowls. It has a slightly matte texture in calm black color.The lacquering process, from the base coat to the top coat, has been inspected for designation as a traditional Aizu lacquerware craft.Aizu-e, the traditional design of Aizu lacquerware,…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are crafted using the raden technique, where intricate cuts of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the lacquer. Lightweight and easy to hold, their tips are finished with a non-slip surface. The chopstick rests are made with a seashell-shaped mold originally used for rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. The…
This sauce plate features a detailed dotted pattern in blue and red. In Japan, the gourd is considered a symbol of good fortune, longevity, and business success. Each piece is uniquely crafted by a skilled artisan, giving the plate a warm and inviting texture. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for…
This rectangular platter features a painting of an angler on a boat with natural landscapes in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, one of the remarkable painting styles of Kutani ware. All painted by hand, the bright colors on the white background create a beautiful contrast. The foot is also painted in green, showing the attention to detail….
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…