The side plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is perfect as an extra plate for the side dishes or desserts. You can use…
This soup bowl features delicate blue stripes and a warm brown rim, capturing the charm of hand-painted craftsmanship. The soft contrast of colors and subtle brushstroke variations add unique character to each piece, making every bowl one of a kind. With its gently rounded shape, this bowl creates a cozy, inviting feel. While designed for…
Enjoy hot fluffy rice with these colorful rice bowls designed in the traditional Yoshidaya style. The entire surface of the rice bowls are decorated with bold and beautiful images of large peonies with detailed paintings of plum blossoms on a vivid yellow base. Countless numbers of tiny dots fill in the space between the plum…
This small plate is shaped like a sumo referee’s fan, which is used to signal the outcome of a match. Historically, it is said that samurai commanders once used this type of fan to issue commands during battle. With its distinctive form and cultural significance, this plate brings a touch of tradition to your table….
Beautifully hand-painted, these chopsticks from Matsukan’s Crystal series are a tribute to the vibrant colors of spring and summer. Inspired by komorebithe poetic Japanese term for sunlight filtering light through tree leaveseach pair is crafted with graceful brushwork and finished with a matte texture, expressing the serene dance of light and shadow within a lush forest….
Adorned with blue lines with a hand-drawn feel and charming dots along both the inner and outer rims, this regular-sized donburi bowl has a simple yet modern look. This piece also has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that make it a delight to hold in one’s hands. The bowl is perfect for…
This sauce plate features a hand-painted abstract flower pattern in indigo and red colors adding the warmth and charm of hand-painting. Its compact size and slight depth makes it ideal for serving sauces, garnishes, or small snacks like nuts and candies. You can also use it to present small portions of food or relishes, placing it…
This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features twisted lines radiating towards the center, giving the piece a classical feel. This plate is available in different designs, so you can collect them for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. Or…
This chopstick rest is designed to resemble a chopstick wrapper, a familiar sight in restaurants. The word “otemoto” is written on the wrapper, a polite term often used to refer to chopsticks. Chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings. Though small, they offer a way to express personality and seasonal charm, whether chosen…
This sauce plate features a phoenix, a symbol of immortality, love, and happiness, in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting nature-themed designs and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. The phoenix beautifully showcases the traditional five Kutani colors, gosaired, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is…
This beautiful white plate is in the shape of a guard on the Japanese sword with many good luck charms such as birds, flowers, Shippou pattern and Takeda-bishi pattern. The pattern has a design of a bird perched on a three with blossoms, giving an image of beautiful scenery. Shippou is a pattern of circles…
This silver dinner plate is an exquisite piece of Arita ware. Its unique curved design and engraved patterns on the surface create an impressive table setting, elevating the presentation of any cuisine it holds. The gourd motif is considered as a lucky symbol in Japanese culture, representing prosperity and abundant offspring due to its plentiful…