Featuring a round plate exposing the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The glazed surface is smooth with shallow grooves characteristic of “Tobikanna” (chattered pottery). A combination of a century old tradition of Kyoto Celadon pottery, and the folk craft of Kyushu Koishikawara…
This side plate features a beautiful contrast of brilliant colors on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers are hand-painted by an artisan from Ginshu kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a…
This sakura-shaped sauce plate features a hand-painted sea bream, a symbol of good fortune in Japan often associated with celebrations. It makes a thoughtful gift for expressing gratitude or congratulations. Perfectly sized for serving sauces, nuts, or candies, it also works beautifully as a small dish for relishes or side portions. Place it on a…
The essence of a soft spring breeze weaving through delicate cherry blossoms is eloquently expressed in this set of two pairs of chopsticks. An elegant harmony ensues as the cherry blossom motif on each chopstick dances over soft silvery blue and gold. The black Wakasa lacquer base of the chopsticks creates a wonderful contrast with…
This small square kobachi bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out…
Add a touch of class to your dining space with these plum blossom-shaped chopstick rests. They feature striking hand-painted designs in soft shades of pink, complemented with a luxurious gold finish. These delicate accents will take your tableware to the next level and make every meal feel special. With its smooth surface, ceramic chopstick rests…
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 small plate is shaped like a sword guard (tsuba), a traditional motif that carries a sense of history and craftsmanship. The design is refreshed with vibrant coloring, giving it a modern and stylish impression. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites….
This large-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 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
This is a set of chopstick rests depicting maple leaves that have turned red, created by Hozan Kiln of Kyo ware. The deep red color, reminiscent of wine red, is complemented by hand-painted gold lines, resulting in a chic impression. This design is recommended as an accent for a calm and autumnal table setting. Boasting…
This unique Japanese mug has a rabbit’s face on the inside and the back of two rabbits on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the rabbit’s face. The expression of the rabbit, and the combination of pink and white colors are very adorable. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
This simple and modern plate has a beautiful turquoise color. 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 side dishes. With its refreshing look, it is perfect for desserts and…