This exquisite plate beautifully combines the intricate patterns of Imari style with a modern aesthetic suitable for everyday tableware. Lightweight and durable, it features a wave-patterned rim that strikes an elegant balance between vibrant colors and pristine white. The rim boasts a diverse array of motifs, culminating in a captivating and imaginative display. Prominently, the…
These chopsticks fit in your hand perfectly with their spiral shape. The design showcases the natural texture of bamboo, while the navy color on the top adds a subtle accent. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless and precise. Yamachiku, a manufacturer of bamboo…
This simple and modern plate features a beautiful white glaze and a distinctive rim, making it a stylish addition to any table. Designed for versatility, it is durable and easy to use, making it perfect for any mealfrom breakfast and brunch to dinner. Its timeless design effortlessly complements a variety of dishes, enhancing their presentation…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
This easy-to-use Yunomi Japanese teacup features a cat playing with blue yarn on a smooth porcelain which is typical of Hasami Ware. The 160ml (5.4oz) is a little small, but it is the perfect size for drinking up a cup of green tea before it gets cold. It is light and easy to hold, so…
This elegant square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and is dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The center of the plate features a traditional sansui landscape painting depicting the grandeur of nature, surrounded by a delicate yet bold karakusa arabesque pattern. In Japanese culture, sansui art symbolizes the…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this plum-blossom-shaped side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, accented with gold for a refined and sophisticated look. Plum blossoms, cherished in Japan for their auspicious symbolism, bloom first after the cold winter, inspiring happiness and signaling the arrival of a new season. With its unique shape,…
A heartfully crafted spoon of a turtle shell pattern. It is a large size, but being made of wood, it is light and easy to hold. The distinctive design makes you feel as if you are tasting it at a ramen restaurant. The warmth and natural texture of wood is perfect not only for hot noodles,…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A strikingly elegant blue and rustic brown flow across its side with a plum-shaped handle adding a a distinctive touch to the overall design. The hand-painted gold chrysanthemums and silver grass are subtle yet refined. Versatile in size and shape, this piece…
This rectangular ivory-hued plate is adorned with an intricately hand-painted dragon design, crafted with exceptional skill by a master artisan. Every detail, from the dragon’s whiskers and scales to the swirling clouds around it, is brought to life with remarkable precision. The image of the five-clawed dragon, originating from China and later embraced in Japan,…
A set of charming rabbit chopstick rests from Kyo ware, Hozan Kiln, adorned with five different types of flowers and leaves. You can enjoy each season with designs such as cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, and autumn leaves. The rabbit’s expression and the golden lines painted in Kinsai technique are incredibly beautiful, making this chopstick rest not only cute…
A pair of Japanese rice bowls decorated in beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down from the Taisho period (1912-26). In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s…