This deep dinner plate features beautiful shades of indigo at its center, hand-painted to create a deep, textured color that adds a modern, stylish touch to your table setting. The contrast between the rich indigo center and the crisp white rim brings a unique visual appeal. With its deep shape, this bowl is perfect for…
This simple and modern plate features a beautiful turquoise. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. Highly versatile, this plate is suitable for serving salads, appetizers and main dishes. With its refreshing look, you may use it for cold udon…
This sauce plate has the design of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic print, “Under the Wave Off Kanagawa.” Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo Period (1603-1868). While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln…
A fun bowl featuring a playful decoration of a little man soaking in a bath, which appears when you pour soup into it. The traditional pattern drawn on the bowl creates a unique combination with the whimsical design, serving as a perfect example of Choemon’s ability to blend traditional and modern elements into tableware. Originally…
The Japanese plate features a grape and vines 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. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small…
This side plate features a large bottle gourd and a pine tree. In Japan, the gourd is known to bring good fortune and a symbol of lasting posterity and business success. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is perfect as an extra plate for side dishes or desserts. This plate is perfect…
This chrysanthemum shaped oval dinner 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. Perfectly sized to plate an array of side dishes such…
This is a side plate with vibrant colors, featuring hand-painted images that leave a lasting impression and evoke a soft, comforting atmosphere. The unique silhouette of this plate is called “Hishi-gata” in Japanese, inspired by the leaves of the diamond-shaped plant called “Hishi.” It is known for its robust vitality, has been favored as a…
This long plate features a light grayish hue and an elegant abstract motif of water plants, a hallmark of Yashichida Oribe ware, characterized by its green glaze and abstract brushstrokes. The expressive green design extends onto the bottom of the plate, where Tsujii has created a repeating pattern with his fingertips. Drawing inspiration from nature,…
This small-sized donburi bowl from Fukuhou Kiln features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern. Its depth helps retain the food’s warmth while adding a touch of style and practicality. Beloved since the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough…
The matte celadon texture of this pine-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Accented with gold, the combination with the pale blue is graceful and sophisticated. The pine tree is an evergreen tree and is a symbol of eternal life. In addition, some pine trees are thousands of years old and are said…
This bowl features a stunning glossy indigo glaze. The hand-shaped rim, crafted on a potter’s wheel, showcases graceful organic lines that give the bowl a unique rustic elegance. Its lustrous finish adds a layer of sophistication, enhancing your dining experience. It’s perfect for serving noodles such as ramen, udon, and soba. Its size also makes…