It is a chopstick rest with a tabby cat with a bell around its neck, looking as if it is sleeping comfortably. The relaxed look will add to the enjoyment of the meal. In Japan, chopstick rests are an indispensable piece for table setting. Although it is a small tableware, you can express your personality…
This pair of shell-shaped Hozangama chopstick rests depicts weeping cherry blossoms. The set has an elegant impression and features a golden line on the rim. The cherry blossoms are beautifully rendered in shades of pink, and although small, it will make an eye-catching piece in your dining room. Available as a set of two pieces,…
This is an easy-to-use plate that looks great in the dining room, as is typical of MERU, which specializes in dishes suitable for professional use. Measuring 16.4cm (6.5in), it is suitable for use as a serving dish for one person or for placing salads, appetizers, bread, fruit, etc. The rustic coloring often seen in Japanese…
This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted an adorable bear motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
This is an elegant set of five sauce plates, exquisitely crafted in the vibrant Yoshidaya style, a celebrated tradition within Kutani ware. Unusually for Kutani ware, which is commonly made of porcelain, these plates are made from stoneware. The sides and the back of the plates retain the natural texture of unglazed clay. The overglaze…
This small kobachi small bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a representative motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a hint of modern elegance. Its size is ideal for serving side dishes like tangy sunomono or gently simmered nimono. It’s also perfect for small portions of relishes, which can be placed on a…
This modern shiny black Japanese plate features a brush mark on the surface which gives a traditional and arty impression. It is great for serving appetizers, main dish and side dish. Perfect as plate for sashimi , sushi, tempura. With this shape, you may use it as a serving tray for sake set or for…
Hundreds of years of skill and technique are carefully crafted in this hand-size kobachi small bowl in golden yellow. The design is arranged with traditional auspicious patterns, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene. The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look….
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. “Sayagata” is one of the auspicious patterns meaning prosperity and longevity of a family. It is a diagonal overlay of the Sanskrit character for Manji (Buddhist cross). It can be used as 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 bowl is perfect…
This bowl features round Kamo eggplants, a summer vegetable from Kyoto, in the serene blue and white of sometsuke. Kyoto vegetable designs are created by applying a water-resistant substance to outline the shapes. Then, gosu, a cobalt blue glaze, is hand-painted over the surface, leaving the protected areas untouched. After a second bisque-firing, delicate lines…
This two-pair set of chopsticks features a refined pine, bamboo, and plum motif. Coated with natural lacquer, the chopsticks have a smooth, slightly textured finish that fits comfortably in the hand. The intricate gold detailing adds a luxurious touch. Crafted through a meticulous process, this set showcases a soft glow and fine texture, with delicate…