This sauce plate features a hand-painted geometric pattern, showcasing the glossy, thick overglaze paint applied by skilled artisans. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted, giving it a warm and inviting texture. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. You can also use it for…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. The pairing of deep navy blue reminiscent of the sea over a faint blue sky is punctuated with a thick gold accent that seems to express a bright horizon. An auspicious wave pattern is highlighted on each side by a double…
This small plate features a Japanese floral pattern. The area around the flower is painted in bright sky blue with a brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware. The square shape with blunt corners and slightly uneven shape has the warmth of handcraft. The size is perfect…
This soup bowl is hollowed out from Japanese horse chestnut, which is the best material for wood bowls. It has a slightly matte texture in calm vermilion color.The lacquering process, from the base coat to the top coat, has been inspected for designation as a traditional Aizu lacquerware craft.Aizu-e, the traditional design of Aizu lacquerware, is…
This dinner plate features a unique pattern reminiscent of sea foam and has an elegant matte texture. Highly versatile plate and suitable for serving the salad, appetizers, and main dish. With this refreshing look, it is a perfect plate for sashimi, sushi, and tempura. The tray-like shape allows for a unique presentation with a small…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this rectangle plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. It depicts the famous illustrated scroll named “Choju Giga” which is a caricature picture scroll depicting anthropomorphic animals and their playfulness, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. Founded in…
This large donburi bowl is beautifully adorned with delicately drawn peonies and a fabric-like pattern called nunome. In Japanese culture, peonies symbolize nobility, prosperity, and good fortune. The addition of gold accents enhances the bowl’s traditional elegance. The interior of the bowl is also decorated with peonies, allowing you to enjoy a visual feast while savoring…
This set includes two pairs of chopsticks in a gentle pearly hue and two chopstick rests with a motif of wedding rings. Chopsticks used as a pair are popular as a wedding gift as they signify “a couple supporting each other and spending time together.” They are coated with urethane resin and are dishwasher-safe. These…
This square plate is perfectly suited for serving main dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
This sauce plate features a hand-painted abstract flower pattern in indigo and red colors adding the warmth and charm of hand-painting. Its compact size and slight depth makes it ideal for serving sauces, garnishes, or small snacks like nuts and candies. You can also use it to present small portions of food or relishes, placing it…
A set of 5 small bowls depicting gourds. Since each vessel is handmade by artisans of Kutani ware, the shape is slightly different. The simple pattern enhances the unique shape and beauty of the porcelain. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore,…