Enjoy eating rice from this cute rice bowl designed with a playful cat from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed rice bowl is handmade combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings….
As suggested by its name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. Blue chrysanthemum flowers are scattered throughout the design, giving the design a natural comfort. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking with bowls of the same shape, making storage more convenient. This bowl is…
This stunning plate is made by Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture. It features delicate cherry blossom decorations using light-colored cherry bark and shell inlays, set against a meticulously crafted checkerboard pattern for a traditional feel. The size is ideal for serving sweets and light meals in a sophisticated setting. It…
This beautiful platter features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) with your favorite ingredients at home with this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl from Tasei Kiln. Lines painted in gosu, a cobalt blue pigment, across the lid and the bowl give accent to the soft round shape and enhance its warm and gentle impression. Diamond-shaped patterns evenly painted along…
These beautiful chopsticks feature traditional patterns engraved on white bamboo and are finished with a sleek lacquer coating. Celebrating the auspicious symbol of sea bream, they are cherished for bringing good fortune during special occasions and celebrations. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and is decorated with lovely hand-painted blue flowers around the rim. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like paintings and elegant designs which blend in well with our modern life style. The large size of this…
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…
A beautifully handcrafted children’s cup with an authentic Japanese feel. The charm of this cup is in the hand-painted drawings. Two bunnies sitting side-by-side on an Indigo blue semi-circle with an Arabesque design are hand drawn on each piece. And differing shades of Indigo blue can be enjoyed with the watercolor painting style. The bunnies…
This large donburi bowl features a stunning flower garden design nestled between a lattice-like pattern. The focus on red and green against a pure white base, appears even more vibrant with the addition of blue accents and subtle gold details. The painted design is rendered in a combination of styles inspired by nishiki-e and banreki….
The lively scenes from the renowned Chojugiga Scroll come to life on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln, infused with the joy and traditions of the Japanese New Year. Witness rabbits busily pounding mochi rice cakes, frogs playfully flying kites, a fox engaged in a spirited game of hanetsuki, and a monkey gleefully playing with a…
These bamboo chopsticks are made by Miyabitake, and the 16.5 cm (6.5 in) size is perfect for children between the ages of four and six. They are lightweight, making them easy for children to hold and use. The design, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, aids in grasping food efficiently. The slanted…