Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing the blue elephant peeking from the rim of the plate. The elephant’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. The plate is divided into 3 sections. The bigger section can be…
This small plate is shaped like a sword guard (tsuba), a traditional motif that carries a sense of history and craftsmanship. The design is refreshed with vibrant coloring, giving it a modern and stylish impression. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites….
The gorgeous platter features hibiscus flowers painted on its entire surface. The blooming large yellow blooms and spreading green leaves create a beautiful contrast. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese paint called wa-enogu which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. This…
This chrysanthemum shaped side plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like 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. Highly versatile and perfect size as an extra plate for serving…
This long plate exudes a rustic elegance with its soft grayish color, featuring delicate stylized camellia flowers in white and red, accented by dark green leaves. Its irregular edges add a subtle, hand-made quality to its rectangular form.The camellia or tsubaki is beloved for its undeniable beauty as it blooms during the cold winter months. Having…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this sakura, or cherry blossom, side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Cherry blossoms are delicately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of deep and shallow patterns, beautifully enhanced by the magnificent shading of the celadon porcelain. It is perfect as an additional plate for…
These side plates are beautifully decorated reflecting high-quality craftsmanship. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the bowl is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand painted drawings. The character in a circle on the plates is the character “kotobuki.” This character is used on…
This beautiful plate is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as “Kinrande”(literally “gold brocade”). It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(seasoned and sauced food), and Nimono(simmered food, or snacks like nuts and…
Oryoki is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life, based on Zen Buddhist practices. It has been gaining attention for its ease of use, functionality, and minimalist design, making it ideal for contemporary dining. Its compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making it both practical…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright red 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…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they eat out of this adorable rice bowl from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl. The rim of the rice bowl is slightly thicker…
This chopstick rest is designed to resemble a miniature tetsubin (cast iron teapot). Though small, its moderate weight and detailed craftsmanship give it a strong presence on the table. Perfect for everyday dining and special occasions, this unique design adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings….