The unique cat-shaped chopstick rest set features a cat with a different facial expression, pattern and color, and has a humorous and relaxing charm. The soft color tones are made of traditional basic colors of Kutani Gosai (five colors): red, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
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 beautiful dinner plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a contemporary touch to the traditional design. With its thick, rounded rim, this plate brings a soft, welcoming feel to your table. Durable and crafted for long-term use, it’s ideally sized for serving salads, appetizers, sushi…
This beautiful rectangular plate offers a modern interpretation of traditional old Imari patterns. Reviving a design from 250 years ago, it depicts peonies in full bloom against a fence, alongside a bird about to land on a stack of hay once used to protect plants from heavy winter snow. The authentic feel of old Imari…
This simple and modern bowl features a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. The 21 cm (8.2 in) size is perfect for serving salads, appetizers, aemono (seasoned dishes), or nimono (simmered dishes). Its shallow shape makes…
On this large white porcelain plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
This quince-shaped plate, with its smooth, flowing lines, features the stunning orchid cactus, also known as the epiphyllum. The graceful matte celadon texture of this plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. The layered pure white petals of the epiphyllum are exquisitely displayed on the plate,…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama Toki, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. It features a finely detailed yoraku design along the rim, an intricate pattern that originates from luxurious ancient Indian necklaces and ornaments. Traditionally, this pattern has been cherished as an auspicious symbol…
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…
This chopstick rest is shaped like a bamboo-leaf oak acorn, a tree found in Japan, China, and parts of the Korean Peninsula. Its distinctive cap, featuring six to eight horizontal stripes, is carefully recreated in this design. The shiny, rounded shape adds to its charm, making it as adorable as a real acorn. A perfect…
This is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features Chinese-style lions and flowers painted in the vibrant nishikie style. Originally referring to multicolor woodblock prints, nishikie inspires these vivid, colorful decorations. The interior of the bowl is also painted, revealing a beautiful design when the lid is…
This celadon sauce plate features a graceful matte texture that conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist, gentle surface finish. Bamboo leaves are intricately depicted, creating a three-dimensional effect that highlights their delicate form. The soft celadon shades bring out the natural beauty of the design, adding depth and texture to…