This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of okame, a traditional Japanese mask motif known for its cheerful expression and association with good fortune. Characterized by a round face, short hair, and rosy cheeks, okame is depicted here with a warm smile and full red lips, bringing charm and lightheartedness to the design. Perfect…
The plate features a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who see it, even in modern times. Each piece is handcrafted by an…
A smaller size side plate perfect for single servings. Although small in size, the old Imari floral patterns are painted with precision which shows the high quality craftsmanship of the Arita Porcelain Lab tableware. The blue tones are arranged in a modern way, and each piece is individually brushed by craftsmen to create an incomparable elegance….
This gift set includes chopsticks lavishly decorated with a cherry blossom pattern and chopstick rests in the shape of hagoita, Japanese wooden paddles, with an auspicious rabbit design. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, have long been beloved in Japan and the impressive sight of them in full bloom has come to symbolize prosperity and abundance. Smooth…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this sakura, or cherry blossom, side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Cherry blossoms are delicately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of deep and shallow patterns, beautifully enhanced by the magnificent shading of the celadon porcelain. It is perfect as an additional plate for…
This sauce plate features swirling karakusa “arabesque” motifs that signify growth and longevity, alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm rim. It showcases the somenishiki technique, where the plate is first glazed with intricate blue and white patterns before…
The beautiful white hue of this small ramen bowl is a hallmark of Shino ware. The speckled glaze creates a design that feels both liberating and sophisticated. Shino ware is a type of Mino ware, originally fired in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603 CE). While most of the bowl is glazed, offering…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A strikingly elegant blue and rustic brown flow across its side with a plum-shaped handle adding a a distinctive touch to the overall design. The hand-painted gold chrysanthemums and silver grass are subtle yet refined. Versatile in size and shape, this piece…
This gorgeous chopstick case is decorated with a pattern of a temari ball (traditional Japanese handball) motif. The ideal chopstick length is 23.5 cm (9.3 in), but the case provides enough space to securely wrap chopsticks up to 24 cm (9.4 in) in length, including the tips. A cap for the chopstick tip is included for…
This square plate is perfectly suited for serving main 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 sauce plate features a pine tree and bird drawn in the ko-Kutani style, one of the most traditional styles of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it’s also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. For a more elegant presentation, you can serve small portions of food or relishes…
This side plate features a “Tokusa” line extending from the center and a petal-like design. The 7.1in diameter is just right for serving appetizers, side dishes and desserts. The “Tokusa” series by the Hasami ware company Fukuhou Kiln was first produced in 1976. Since then, it has become a long seller as a standard item….