Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. This Chawanmushi bowl is painted in the “Tokusa (Horsetail)” pattern which is a classic motif that has been beloved since the Edo period (1603 CE – 1867 CE). Its straight-growing appearance symbolizes wishes for growth and prosperity. And the three subdued colors…
Experience the world of ancient Japanese artistry, celebrated for over 400 years, through chopsticks beautifully decorated with plum blossoms from Matsukan’s Rimpa series. One pair features bright red blossoms that stand out against a white background, while the second pair combines a vivid red background and delicate white blossoms for a dramatic effect. Rimpa, a…
This gold amuse bouche spoon rests in the shape of a delicate persimmon leaf. It has a depth of 1.5cm(0.5in)perfect for carrying food without worries of spillage. The tapered base of the leaf is easy to hold and serves as a handle for the spoon. The veins of a persimmon leaf are recreated faithfully, a…
This bowl showcases dreamy patterns delicately painted by the artisans of Ginshu Kiln, renowned for its romantic and playful pastel-colored designs. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. Its versatile size makes it perfect for serving salads, appetizers,…
This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted a sweet chick motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of an adorable red sea bream. In Japan, sea bream, or tai, has long been served at celebratory occasions. It holds special cultural significance as its name is part of mede-tai, a word that conveys happiness and good fortune. With its playful charm and gentle red hue,…
Enjoy eating with this hand coated Echizen Lacquerware spoon. It is divided into a glossy red part and a naturally finished part with the grain of the wood, accented with black lines. The smooth feel of real lacquer fits comfortably in the hand, and its light weight and ease of use make it easy to…
This elegant 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 richly swirling scrollwork, with additional vine-like arabesques toward the rim. This beautifully contrasts with a simple exterior of simple karakusa budding vines. Vine motifs have long been cherished…
This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features at its center an adorable rabbita lovely discovery for the diner once they’ve eaten the cuisine inside. Surrounding the sides is a traditional wari-kusabana pattern: stemmed flowers and grass separated from each…
This unique Japanese mug has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is…
This large-sized Japanese donburi bowl features a traditional Japanese pattern called tokusa “horsetail” in blue on white porcelain. The simple yet memorable design makes it suitable for any table setting. The bowl is perfect for gyudon, oyakodon, and other donburi dishes. It can also be used to serve noodle dishes like udon or soba. With its…
This kobachi small bowl features a beautiful arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. The size is perfect for a small portion of side dishes such as a tangy sunomono…