This unique chopstick rest is shaped like takoyaki, complete with mayonnaise and aonori (dried seaweed) for a realistic touch. One of the two pieces even has a small hole, allowing you to stick a toothpickjust like the real thing! Playful and full of humor, this chopstick rest adds a fun twist to your table. In…
These side plates are beautifully decorated reflecting high-quality craftsmanship. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the bowl is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand painted drawings. The character in a circle on the plates is the character “kotobuki.” This character is used on…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is 24 cm (9.4 in) diameter and the refreshing look is perfect as sashimi platter and sushi platter. With the combination of their deep knowledge about clay and the technique of skilled craftsmen, this plate…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the elegant black shine of lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin.” “Chinkin” is a traditional technique used to create detailed designs with gold and silver on lacquerware surfaces. Unlike Maki-e, where gold leaves and powder are directly applied to a surface, for Chinkin, shallow…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this sakura, or cherry blossom, side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Cherry blossoms are delicately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of deep and shallow patterns, beautifully enhanced by the magnificent shading of the celadon porcelain. It is perfect as an additional plate for…
This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features at its center an adorable rabbita lovely discovery for the diner once they’ve eaten the cuisine inside. Surrounding the sides is a traditional wari-kusabana pattern: stemmed flowers and grass separated from each…
This gold amuse bouche spoon rests in the shape of a delicate persimmon leaf. It has a depth of 1.5cm(0.5in)perfect for carrying food without worries of spillage. The tapered base of the leaf is easy to hold and serves as a handle for the spoon. The veins of a persimmon leaf are recreated faithfully, a…
On this large white porcelain 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…
A set of 2 chopstick rests made by Yatsuyanagi, a cherry bark work manufacturerfrom Akita Prefecture. This elegant chopstick rests has a shape of cherry petals, with a decoration of petal motif made of white wood bark on top of cherry bark work. Although small in size, it fully conveys the charm of Akita cherry…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing the blue elephant peeking from the rim of the plate. The elephant’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. The plate is divided into 3 sections. The bigger section can be…
This rectangular plate has a warm, hand-painted motif of an abstract sun, which symbolizes hope and glory. The textured surface, reminiscent of woven cloth, adds a tactile charm and uniqueness to the piece. It works beautifully as a sushi plate, sashimi plate, tempura plate, or grilled fish plateand is equally suited for serving appetizers. Designed…
This deep dinner plate features beautiful shades of indigo at its center, hand-painted to create a deep, textured color that adds a modern, stylish touch to your table setting. The contrast between the rich indigo center and the crisp white rim brings a unique visual appeal. With its deep shape, this bowl is perfect for…