Make teatime at home a more fun occasion with this charming sakura (cherry blossom) pink small plate designed with a sakura pattern in the middle. The light pink sakura blossoms are highlighted on a shiny surface created by a coat of a lustrous glaze. At Tasei Kiln, two skilled female artisans with over 40 years of…
This Echizen lacquerware soup bowl, born from a collaboration with the Aizu lacquerware manufacturer YAMAKYU Japanware Co., captivates with its rich lacquer surface, beautifully showcasing a gourd design. Golden gourds, intertwined with graceful leaves and vines, are brought to life through the traditional maki-e technique, hand-painted lacquer designs adorned with shimmering gold leaf. A final coating…
This large donburi bowl embodies the earthy textures and natural colors typical of Bizen ware. Its rough surface and stunning patterns, created by the kiln’s flames, highlight the “art of clay and fire.” The unglazed red clay, adorned with natural ash markings, offers a rugged, metallic feel. Bizen ware, one of Japan’s oldest ceramics, is…
The matte celadon texture of this pine-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Accented with gold, the combination with the pale blue is graceful and sophisticated. The pine tree is an evergreen tree and is a symbol of eternal life. In addition, some pine trees are thousands of years old and are said…
This regular-sized donburi bowl features a charming checkered pattern over an unglazed rustic brown background. Adorned with various traditional designs like the asanoha “hemp leaf” pattern and seigaiha “wave” pattern, each symbolizes continuity and prosperity, carrying the auspicious wish that good fortune will last forever. Its depth helps retain the food’s warmth while adding a…
This Japanese sauce plate features Japanese traditional tile patterns. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. You may also put a small…
Decorate your table with these elegant chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. The exquisite yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base enhances the various hues which are masterfully used to depict the detailed designs of cherry blossoms. Each chopstick rest is crafted in the shape of a delicate sakura, cherry blossom. From dancing cherry blossoms…
This is a serving bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. It depicts a butterfly flying over a chrysanthemum flower, and the rim around it looks like a picture frame. The pattern is also drawn on the outside, making it…
This simple and modern bowl features a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. The 17.8 cm (7 in) size is perfect for smaller servings of salads, appetizers, aemono (seasoned dishes), or nimono (simmered dishes). Its shallow shape…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The entire surface is adorned with elegant flower motifs in a deep, beautiful blue, creating a refined and calming atmosphere. The pattern transforms petals and leaves into geometric designs, offering a delicate yet…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish square plate from Kosen Kiln. The weave-patterned rims add to the clear and cool motif of this decorative celadon plate. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from the plate’s glossy surface. Adorning the surface of the plate are Medaka…
This exquisite set of Japanese chopsticks features a charming rabbit sitting under a crescent moon. The gold moon, silver rabbit and gold powder in the background lend a touch of fine elegance to the motif. The pairing of a rabbit and moon has been beloved in Japan for ages. According to Japanese folklore, the moon’s…