This Japanese rice bowl has a typical design of the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed motif and traditional patterns and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. It is painted with the five colors of red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue, known as “Go-Sai” in Japanese. Kutani ware uses…
This set features chopstick rests in the shape of a traditional straw cape, portraying cats dressed as Ebisu and Daikokuten, two of the Seven Lucky Gods. Ebisu, the god of fishermen, is known as the deity of prosperous business. He is depicted holding a sea bream in his left hand and a fishing rod in his right,…
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…
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…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this rectangle plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. It depicts the famous illustrated scroll named “Choju Giga” which is a caricature picture scroll depicting anthropomorphic animals and their playfulness, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. Founded in…
This is a glass bowl with makiage pattern from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Makiage is a traditional tie-dyeing technique used in kimono making. This method creates intricate patterns that convey an aura of elegance and grace. This pattern is created by the aburidashi “invisible ink” technique,…
This kobachi small bowl with a lid is adorned with vibrant dragon and arabesque patterns, which stand out beautifully against white porcelain. Both dragons and arabesque motifs are considered auspicious and have been popular designs on tableware since ancient times. The bowl is perfectly sized for serving rice and is also ideal for simmered dishes. The…
This sauce plate is made by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. The beautiful shading of the bamboo painting makes you feel as if you are looking at a distant landscape. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming…
This simple and modern medium bowl has a beautiful bright blue color. Handcrafted by Hibino Ceramic, which specializes in making tableware that brings out the best in dish and makes it look beautiful and appealing. As well as its excellent design, it is durable and easy to use which makes it is widely used in…
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features hand-painted turnips in indigo blue. The skilled brushwork exudes a sense of dynamism, perfectly capturing a blend of charm and grace. The lid ensures the dish remains flavorful by keeping the food warm and steaming the ingredients. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such…
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 is an oval bowl with a beautiful camellia in vermilion. Each piece is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect for serving salad, appetizers such as Nimono(simmered food), pasta and…