This side plate features a “Tokusa” line extending from the center and a petal-like design. The 7.1in diameter is just right for serving appetizers, side dishes and desserts. The “Tokusa” series by the Hasami ware company Fukuhou Kiln was first produced in 1976. Since then, it has become a long seller as a standard item….
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 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…
This set of five small kobachi bowls features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. It is suitable for serving side such as sunomono (vinegared food), aemono (seasoned or sauced food), nimono (simmered food) for one person. Furthermore, you may put a…
These chopsticks feature the natural texture of bamboo, adorned with subtle indentations. They have a wider top and a narrower bottom but are overall thicker than standard chopsticks for easier handling. Despite their sturdiness, they are incredibly lightweight, making them ideal for those with a relatively weak grip. Zutto means “permanently” in Japanese, reflecting its…
A unique piece with the lace cut design and symmetrical floral patterns on the bottom and sides. The dark blue pomegranate in the middle is a wonderful contrast against the vermillion red floral patterns on the side. The lace cut gives the bowl a lighter look and the lighting that comes through the cuts create…
This small 3 plates set features lovely flowers different in shapes and colors. The painted soft colors are created based on traditional basic colors of Kutani Gosai (five colors): red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. Or…
This is a rectangular plate features a red camellia design, made by Ms. Masako Inoue whose works are based on black and white colors. Unique abstract patterns are drawn by scratch on the camellia branches expressed in matte black, which enhances the beauty of porcelain on a white background. Vermilion camellia adds color to the…
This sakura-shaped sauce plate features a hand-painted sea bream, a symbol of good fortune in Japan often associated with celebrations. It makes a thoughtful gift for expressing gratitude or congratulations. Perfectly sized for serving sauces, nuts, or candies, it also works beautifully as a small dish for relishes or side portions. Place it on a…
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 elegant petal-rimmed kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of a blooming peony surrounded by waves and gently falling sakura. The exterior is adorned with karakusa scrollwork of budding vines. This pattern has long been cherished in…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the elegant black shine of lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin.” “Chinkin” is a traditional technique used to create detailed designs with gold and silver on lacquerware surfaces. Unlike Maki-e, where gold leaves and powder are directly applied to a surface, for Chinkin, shallow…