This square plate is perfectly suited for serving side dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
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 rectangular side plate features a captivating turquoise in a matte finish, evoking the serene beauty of ocean waves. It brings a pop of color to your dinner table, while the texture of Shigaraki ware adds an element of artisanal charm. The turquoise glaze is hand-mixed using a generations-old formula. The masterfully textured stoneware with…
This elegant Japanese soup bowl is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln. The beautiful gradation expands your imagination, such as the sky’s azure, the cosmic blue, the hazy spring light, or the clear light of early summer. The pale colors and delicate gold are perfectly match in this piece. This series named “Ukiyo” was inspired by the…
This chrysanthemum shaped side plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Highly versatile and perfect size as an extra plate for serving…
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. The simple design with flowing orchids can be used for any menu. This is one of Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln’s most popular and classic products.Using the same Izumiyama…
This is a set of chopstick rests, each shaped and painted to resemble a maple leaf, featuring five different colors of maple leaves. Some of the leaves are delicately highlighted with Kinsai gold paint, adding a touch of elegance. The variety of colors and the festive impression of the chopstick rests make them suitable for…
This set of five Japanese sauce plates features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. Perfect size as…
This plate set features summer vegetables from Kyoto: Manganji pepper, Kamo eggplant, Shogoin radish, Kujo green onion, and Shikagaya pumpkin. The serene blue and white of sometsuke enhance the traditional charm of Kiyomizu ware and the unique appeal of each Kyoto vegetable. Designs of the vegetables are created by applying a water-resistant substance to outline…
This sauce plate features wisteria in the ko-Kutani style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more elegant and sophisticated presentation, you can place…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features a circle at the center, colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying…
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features hand-painted turnips in indigo blue. The skilled brushwork exudes a sense of dynamism, perfectly capturing a blend of charm and grace. The lid ensures the dish remains flavorful by keeping the food warm and steaming the ingredients. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such…