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 24.5cm(9.6in), it can be used to place dishes to be shared by a group of several people, or as a tray with smaller dishes stacked on top of it.The…
Highly versatile, this sauce plate features citrus medica. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is the perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. You may also put…
This skillfully shaped side plate is perfect for presenting side dishes or small sweets. Its celadon glaze showcases a gradient of light blue. Inspired by the shape of a bamboo leaf, this plate features striped detailing that resembles the veins of a leaf. The thoughtful design not only enhances the plate’s aesthetics but also beautifully…
This stunning large plate is made by Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture. It features delicate cherry blossom decorations using light-colored cherry bark and shell inlays, set against a meticulously crafted checkerboard pattern for a traditional feel. The size is ideal for family meals and parties, with ample space to showcase…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features a circle at the center, colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying…
This item is a beautifully crafted wooden plate with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa. This plate is about 18 cm (7 in) and extremely light and easy to hold. The deep black color of the lacquer exquisitely expresses the calmness of a dark night sky, and the delicate and random haze…
The sauce plate features happy motifs such as a lucky cat, a daruma doll, and a chidori, which are said to bring good luck in Japan. It is a great small plate for celebrating occasions, such as New Year’s Day, birthdays, and housewarming parties. Each piece is painted with Japanese color paint, which is one…
Feel the world of ancient Japanese artistry, celebrated for over 400 years, with these chopsticks beautifully decorated with traditional motifs of pine trees and bamboo leaves from Matsukan’s Rimpa series. Vivid green pine trees are depicted on a white background, while on the light green pair, delicate bamboo leaves are portrayed in green and gold….
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 kacho-sokaflowers, birds, and grass. The rim is delightfully formed into a snowflake, the delicate ripples and cut-outs representing the snow’s precious crystals. The gentle conical slope to the base…
This gorgeous kobachi small bowl features a modern interpretation of the traditional patterns of old Imari. It has a distinctive twisted shape that makes the dish you serve look stylish. The perfect balance of vivid colors and gold makes it a classy and stunning piece. With this brilliant look, it is great for complementing your everyday…
This Japanese rice bowl has a typical design of the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed motif and traditional patterns and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. It is painted with the five colors of red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue, known as “Go-Sai” in Japanese. Kutani ware uses…
A beautiful crescent-shaped chopstick rest by Kyo ware’s Hozan Kiln is decorated with five types of flowers and grasses and sprinkled with gold dust. Japanese pampas grass and bellflowers, which suit the moon motif, evoke autumn meadows. Boasting a sleek and seamless surface, these ceramic chopstick rests serve as a quintessential addition to your daily dining…