Enjoy delicious chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) with your favorite ingredients at home with this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl from Tasei Kiln. Lines painted in gosu, a cobalt blue pigment, across the lid and the bowl give accent to the soft round shape and enhance its warm and gentle impression. Diamond-shaped patterns evenly painted along…
This square plate is decorated with gorgeous and lovely mizuhiki motifs. The square dish with warped edges is stylish yet soft, and matches the graceful knot pattern. The festive motif is perfect for New Year and celebratory occasions. Kanazawa, the birthplace of Kutani ware, is known for its unique and rare traditional craft called Kaga Mizuhiki. Made…
Put a smile on your face using this unique small Yunomi teacup from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed cup is handmade combining the Shigaraki style “Yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics)” and traditional “Some-nishiki,” a technique where a?product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings.Stoneware items are rarely…
This chopstick rest is shaped like a fresh asparagus stalk. Its elongated design, true to the real vegetable, makes it perfect for holding not only chopsticks but also spoons, forks, and knives. In Japan, chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings. Though small, they offer a way to express personality and seasonal charm,…
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 sauce plate is crafted in a graceful chrysanthemum shape, accented with indigo brushworks that add the warmth and charm of hand-painting. Its compact size 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 on…
This chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features a matte white glaze. On top of that, the glaze is again applied as if it were sprinkled with flakes of 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. Perfect size as…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are crafted using the raden technique, where intricate cuts of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the lacquer. Lightweight and easy to hold, their tips are finished with a non-slip surface. The chopstick rests are made with a seashell-shaped mold originally used for rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. The…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright blue peony is made by Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato, a Kutani ware artisan known for his use of bright colors and florals. With brush painting, which is a characteristic of Kutani ware, a thick peony motif is drawn as if it bloomed on the rim and outer…
This sauce plate features a detailed dotted pattern in blue and red. In Japan, the gourd is considered a symbol of good fortune, longevity, and business success. Each piece is uniquely crafted by a skilled artisan, giving the plate a warm and inviting texture. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for…
This sauce plate has the design of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic print, “Under the Wave Off Kanagawa.” Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo Period (1603-1868). While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln…
This donburi fascinates with its elegant water plant motif, highlighted with brown splashes. The green glaze and abstract brushstrokes are characteristic of Yashichida Oribe ware. Tsujii Musashi, inspired by nature, infuses his creations with a subtle, rustic charm. The bowl’s refined beauty is further enhanced by gohondedelicate pinkish spots that appear naturally after the firing…