This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted pink and blue flowers. A perfect size for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style. Also available in…
This chopstick rest set, designed in the shape of a shell, features the traditional lion head mask used for shishi-mai or lion dance, and shimenawa, the sacred rice-straw ropes. These items offer stability for your chopsticks and are perfect for enhancing your New Year’s dining table. Shishi-mai, traditionally performed to ward off demons and epidemics, still carries…
This sauce plate features refined sakura motifs alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji which are iconic symbol of Japan, infusing your dining table with a distinctive touch of Japanese elegance. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm (0.4 in) rim. The plate’s size is…
This is a Arita ware plate 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. This dish is simple, yet dignified and powerful. This design itself is from the early Imari period, about 400 years ago. Chrysanthemums are characterized not only by their beauty…
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 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 small plate features a Japanese floral pattern. The area around the flower is painted in bright sky blue with a brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware. The square shape with blunt corners and slightly uneven shape has the warmth of handcraft. The size is perfect…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Painted with a straw pattern called mugiwarade, rendered here in several delicate colors creating a feeling that is both intriguing and subdued. Each brush stroke starts out thick and tapers out at the end, which adds a subtle interest to this…
The enchanting animals from the famous Chojugiga Scroll, including frogs, monkeys, and rabbits, come alive on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. Each animal is depicted with a festive Christmas touch: stars shimmering around them, hats adorning their heads, and the mischievous one even carries a bag of presents. These whimsical scenes wonderfully capture the…
This charming Japanese mug features a dog’s face on the inside and its body with playful footprints on the outside. The adorable design, with an innocent face peeking into the mug, adds a cheerful touch to your dining table. The rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy-to-use size, it…
This set of three pairs of chopsticks, each held together by awaji knot motif mizuhiki, exudes a festive and sophisticated impression. Made of Yoshino cedar, they are light, easy to hold, and can be washed and reused multiple times. They are also thin at both ends, so you can pick up food on either side. The…
This rectangle-shaped dinner plate has a beautiful matte and rough texture, and the chic colors mixed with gray and brown give a sense of wabi sabi and create a high-quality dining table. Perfect for serving appetizers, both main dish and side dish. Perfect as sashimi plate, sushi plate, tempura plate, and wagyu plate. With this…