A round side plate featuring a vertical flute player, a motif that the Kutani Choemon kiln has been illustrating for over 60 years. It’s a wonderful example of how traditional Kutani ware meets modern design. This small plate, with its fun and playful design, is perfect for serving side dishes, desserts, or snacks during meals…
The side plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is perfect as an extra plate for the side dishes or desserts. You can use…
This unique Japanese mug has a bicolor cat’s face on the inside and the body and footprints on the outside. The design that looks like an innocent face peeking into a mug sets a bright mood for the dining table.The unique rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy to…
This Japanese bowl with spout from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. The carefully selected clay of Kutani ware, known as Hanasaka ceramic stone, is inevitably discarded during the clay making process. The silky, transparent, beautiful beige glaze was created to make 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…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are half-coated in lacquer, allowing the natural wood grain and color to be visible. Lightweight and easy to use, they crafted using a technique called raden, where shimmering pieces of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the coating. The chopstick rests are made with a seashell-shaped mold originally…
These ribbon-shaped chopstick rests (5 pieces) are made of wild cherry bark and knotted with a single piece of cherry bark. The marquetry gives an elegant atmosphere. Recommended for those who want to casually incorporate craftwork into their daily dining. This popular product is also used in many restaurants. The cherry trees used for Akita…
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 oval bowl features a blossoming floral pattern, with a charming contrast between its interior and exterior. The inside is painted in a cute sky blue with expressive brushstrokes, while the outside remains white, highlighting the beauty of porcelain. Its shape and size make it perfect for serving pasta, salads, side menus, fruits, or sweets,…
This unique sauce plate features iridescent clouds with a glossy glaze. The vibrant colors make it a eye-catching piece on the table. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. You can also use it to hold a small portion of food or…
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 elegant rectangular dinner plate is produced by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. The entire surface features the striking wari-kusabana motif of stemmed flowers separated by scrollwork, which has long been cherished as a symbol of renewal and hope for its ability to flourish even in harsh conditions. Delicate yet powerful, this pattern enhances the…