The large bowl features a beautiful pink peony, hand-painted by artist Fukuda Yoshinori. A large peony is designed to fit the round bowl, with scattered petals drawn around it and on the outside of the bowl. Rooted in the rich tradition of Kutani ware, Fukuda Yoshinori brings his mastery of akae, Yoshidaya, and ko-kutani styles…
These chopsticks have a modern look with their combination of chic brown and black. The chopstick tips have a slightly rough texture, making them easy to pick up food with. The chopsticks are 23.5 cm (9.3 in) long, sturdy, stable, and easy to hold even for people with large hands. They are made of natural…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, 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 bowl is perfect…
This sauce plates feature red peonies and traditional patterns around them, painted in four of the five colors of the ko-Kutani style: green, yellow, purple, and dark blue. This versatile plate is perfect for various occasions, from everyday meals to tea time. It’s ideal for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For…
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 set includes three small celadon three-footed plates in the shapes of a pine tree, a fan, and a gourd. These shapes are auspicious patterns and are beloved by many in Japan. These small plates are useful for serving small amounts of condiments, delicacies, or dried sweets, and can also double as chopstick rests. They…
This beautiful dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to…
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 chopstick rest is shaped like a fresh asparagus stalk. Its elongated design, true to the real vegetable, makes it perfect for holding not only chopsticks but also spoons, forks, and knives. In Japan, chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings. Though small, they offer a way to express personality and seasonal charm,…
This charming Tobe ware long plate features a bouquet of beautiful flowers in gentle hues of green and light blue. Subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs a unique technique called washi-zome. Colors and…
This Japanese bowl features a delicate painting of a bird perching on the Sakura branch. A traditional Japanese pattern is drawn around it, making it a gorgeous bowl. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A scattering of golden chrysanthemums is carefully painted first, preserving their delicate beauty. A bright green sweeps in to fill the remaining space as the varied shades showcase exquisite hand-painted artistry. Versatile in size and shape, this piece can also hold…