This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of hyottoko, a humorous figure known for his distinctive expression. With bulging eyes and a skewed mouth, hyottoko is traditionally portrayed as a clumsy yet comical character, bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears. Perfect for everyday use or serving guests, this plate is ideal for soy…
The large bowl features a beautiful pink peony, hand-painted by artist Fukuda Yoshinori. A large peony is designed to fit the round bowl, with scattered petals drawn around it and on the outside of the bowl. Rooted in the rich tradition of Kutani ware, Fukuda Yoshinori brings his mastery of akae, Yoshidaya, and ko-kutani styles…
These chopsticks have a modern look with their combination of chic brown and black. The chopstick tips have a slightly rough texture, making them easy to pick up food with. The chopsticks are 23.5 cm (9.3 in) long, sturdy, stable, and easy to hold even for people with large hands. They are made of natural…
This modern Japanese footed plate features a beautiful checkered pattern in a soft, lustrous silver. The color is achieved using a technique called ginsai, with a charcoal-smoked finish. The high foot design adds a sense of elegance and rhythm to the dining table. Ideal for serving appetizers, main dishes, and side dishes, it’s also perfect…
This charming set features four Japanese sauce plates adorned with beautifully detailed, hand-drawn cat illustrations. Each plate showcases a different cat with unique fur patterns, all in an endearing curled-up position. The raised ears of the cats bring personality to each feline friend and add a playful touch to the plate’s design. The smooth porcelain…
On this white porcelain sauce plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
This beautiful dinner plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a contemporary touch to the traditional design. With its thick, rounded rim, this plate brings a soft, welcoming feel to your table. Durable and crafted for long-term use, it’s ideally sized for serving salads, appetizers, sushi…
This chopstick rest set, designed in the shape of a shell, features the traditional lion head mask used for shishi-mai or lion dance, and shimenawa, the sacred rice-straw ropes. These items offer stability for your chopsticks and are perfect for enhancing your New Year’s dining table. Shishi-mai, traditionally performed to ward off demons and epidemics, still carries…
Enjoy eating with this hand coated Echizen Lacquerware spoon. It is divided into a glossy red part and a naturally finished part with the grain of the wood, accented with black lines. The smooth feel of real lacquer fits comfortably in the hand, and its light weight and ease of use make it easy to…
This versatile plate beautifully features the natural textures and hues of Shigaraki pottery. It’s offered by Homeland, a brand dedicated to providing kitchen items that become cherished tools in everyday life, and crafted in collaboration with Hissan Pottery, a renowned Shigaraki ware kiln. The delicate variations of blue in aohagifrom the soft light of a…
This rectangular dinner plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. Its surface features intricately detailed scenes of Japanese landscapesrolling mountains, winding rivers, boats, and templesneatly arranged within fan-shaped frames, all set against a background of abundant flowers. The result is reminiscent of a scroll painting, allowing you to appreciate its delicate and refined…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted sakura (cherry blossoms), which symbolizes inner beauty, elegance and good education in Japan. Crafted in a versatile size, it is suitable for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful watercolor-like painting and…