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….
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features peonies, 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 food warm and…
This small-sized donburi bowl features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern with vertical stripes in dark blue and earthy brown. The rich, rusty hue of the brown, due to its high iron content, gives the bowl a warm, inviting finish. Beloved since the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by…
This sauce plate features Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa beautifully painted on it. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who see it, even in modern times. One of the masterpieces of…
This bowl features Red Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red in a clear early morning. Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware. It is painted with Japanese color paints using a brush, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. With the combination of…
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 pink color with cute rabbit faces on the sides. Three yellow polka-dots mark the edge of the bowl. The inside of the rice bowl is in…
This large bowl is decorated with a hand-painted arabesque pattern on the rustic texture of stoneware and feels warm and inviting. Its practical design makes it easy to use, combining functionality with charm. The vibrant red hue of the design, which extend to the interior, beautifully frame your food to enhance its presentation like a…
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 round dinner plate features an arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Baizan Kiln, accented by a tokusa striped edge that frames the design with elegance. The hand-painted nature motifs add a warm, personal touch, showcasing the artisan’s skill. Perfectly sized for serving salads and main dishes, its traditional, refreshing blue pattern and smooth porcelain…
A chic lacquered spoon by Yatsuyanagi. The handle is made of wild cherry bark work and painted with a golden cherry blossom motif. Although small, the combination of different traditional techniques gives it a sophisticated appearance. The 21cm(7.9in) size is suitable as a dinner spoon for soups and soupy foods. The cherry trees used for Akita…
This Japanese rice bowl has a typical design of the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed motif and traditional patterns and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. It is painted with the five colors of red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue, known as “Go-Sai” in Japanese. Kutani ware uses…
This plum flower-shaped Japanese sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is a wonderful example of use of Kutani ware colors named gosai (red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue). Each piece is hand-painted, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also…