Like a blank canvas, this white dinner plate enhances the colors of the ingredients, making them appear more vibrant. With a diameter of 28.4 cm (11.1 in), it is versatile and ideal for both main dishes and side plates. It works perfectly as a platter for sashimi, sushi, or tempura.
This gourd-shaped sauce plate, adorned with a touch of gold, features a design that is both delicate and captivating. The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. With its slight depth, this sauce plate is ideal for serving soy sauce or ponzu sauce,…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish side plate from Kosen Kiln. This porcelain piece captivates with its intricately woven basket-like design on both sides. The translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, creates a tranquil atmosphere emanating from the plate’s glossy surface. Medaka rice fishes are depicted with such realism…
This Japanese rice bowl is from the popular “Cats in Sunny Spot” series by Atelier Yu. It features a drawing of two cats snuggled up together. The shape is crafted by potter’s wheel and you can feel the warmth and comfort to hold it in your hand. The contrast of the soft and relaxing…
The motif of this Japanese chopstick rest is a dog waiting patiently in front of a bone. “Mate” means “stay” in English. When you place the chopsticks on the rest, it looks as if the dog is watching over them. From the side or behind, this chopstick rest looks adorable from any angle. The indigo…
This chopstick rest features a beautifully hand-painted pattern, with a round circle symbolizing the sun, a mark of hope and glory. Its versatile design pairs effortlessly with both traditional and contemporary tableware, making it a perfect addition to any dining table. Crafted for durability, this piece suits everyday meals as well as special gatherings.
This set of bamboo chopsticks showcases the beauty of intricately crafted shiratake bamboo from Kyoto. An evergreen that grows quickly and straight, bamboo symbolizes prosperity in Japanese culture. Enjoy their rustic natural charm in two subtle shades of brown. Sourced from Muko City in Kyoto Prefecture, a region famed for its bamboo, the area’s unique…
The beautiful black lacquer with red hues peeking through already makes this spoon a work of exceptional craftsmanship. The delicate natural pattern of kabazaiku, or cherry bark work graces the handle and is further decorated in an understated momiji (Japanese maple leaves) motif. The technique used for this spoon is known as tamenuri, which involves a…
This regular-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 (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the…
This is a Hasami ware rice bowl made by Kousai Kiln. It is handpainted to bring out the warm texture of the clay. The base of the rice bowl is finished in green with a blue grape and leaf design. The rough texture of the clay is coated with a glossy, bright glaze that offers different textures….
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 is a coffee spoon from the “MODERN WABI SABI” series, characterized by a fusion of traditional and stylish ambiance. It is crafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of domestic metal utensil production in Japan. This elegant and high-quality cutlery is designed by Yukari Nishida, a ceramic artist from Arita ware. The…