A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…
This quince-shaped plate, with its smooth, flowing lines, features the stunning orchid cactus, also known as the epiphyllum. The graceful matte celadon texture of this plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. The layered pure white petals of the epiphyllum are exquisitely displayed on the plate,…
This small square kobachi bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out…
This yellow stoneware plate is eye-catching. The bumpy surface is unique to stoneware which has a rustic, warm, and chunky texture. The brown glazed rim enhances the vividness of the yellow color. D28cm(11in) in size makes it suitable as a platter for several people or for serving a whole cake. Flamenco is a series born from…
This elegant Japanese soup bowl is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln. The beautiful gradation expands your imagination, such as the sky’s azure, the cosmic blue, the hazy spring light, or the clear light of early summer. The pale colors and delicate gold are perfectly match in this piece. This series named “Ukiyo” was inspired by the…
A set of spoon and spoon rest features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. It makes a perfect combination with noodle bowls from Tobe ware, which…
This elegant sauce plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features a classic pattern of deer and maple leaves, framed as if viewed through a window. Surrounding these are playfully splashing waves. The outer rim is gently petal-like in shape, while the inner wall…
This simple and modern plate accentuates the beauty of white porcelain. Like a canvas, this white plate enhances the color of the ingredients and makes them look vivid. The size D 23.5 cm (9.2 in) is very useful for both main dishes and side plates. It is perfect as a sashimi platter, sushi platter, and…
This dinner plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The swirling lines are accented with fine red details along the inner rim, adding a subtle vibrancy to the traditional motif. With its thick, rounded rim, this plate brings a soft, welcoming feel to your table. Durable and crafted for long-term…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are half-coated in lacquer, allowing the natural wood grain and color to be visible. Lightweight and easy to use, they crafted using a technique called raden, where shimmering pieces of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the coating. The chopstick rests are made with a seashell-shaped mold originally…
The unique cat-shaped chopstick rest set features a cat with a different facial expression, pattern and color, and has a humorous and relaxing charm. The soft color tones are made of traditional basic colors of Kutani Gosai (five colors): red, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
This is a stainless steel chopstick rest in the shape of a ginkgo leaf in gold. It is made in Tsubame Sanjo, which accounts for 90 percent of domestic production of metal tableware.It expresses the soft thinness, undulation, and curves of a ginkgo leaf, and is designed by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, which has won…