This side plate has a dark brown hue with a matte texture and shimmering crystalline glaze. Its block-like shape and height add a rhythmic touch to any table arrangement, making for an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. It is just right for placing appetizers, snacks, and sweets in a stylish manner. Its distinctive design makes it an eye-catching…
This rice bowl showcases the traditional marunuki pattern. Its indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring warmth and character to each piece. The high footing makes it easy to hold, adding practicality to its charm. Perfectly sized for a single serving of rice, its simple yet classic design makes white…
Enjoy the elegant design of chrysanthemum with the natural blue-green luster of celadon in this stylish sauce plate from Kosen Kiln. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from its glossy exterior, like the calm surface of a glistening pond. Adorning the surface of the sauce plate are Medaka rice fishes…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this rectangle plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. It depicts the famous illustrated scroll named “Choju Giga” which is a caricature picture scroll depicting anthropomorphic animals and their playfulness, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. Founded in…
This square side plate features a captivating turquoise in a matte finish, evoking the serene beauty of ocean waves. It brings a pop of color to your dinner table, while the texture of Shigaraki ware adds an element of artisanal charm. The turquoise glaze is hand-mixed using a generations-old formula. The masterfully textured stoneware surface…
This elegant bowl features a delicate Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 1912-1926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication created by hand drawn technique; there…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this bamboo-inspired side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The bamboo motif is intricately engraved, creating a detailed three-dimensional effect that is beautifully enhanced by the subtle gradations of celadon porcelain. The design evokes the serene atmosphere of a bamboo forest, with the plate’s slightly curled edges…
This Japanese chopsticks and chopstick rests set showcases a charming design of birds amidst a detailed floral pattern. The vibrancy of green and red adds a lively touch to your dining table. The chopsticks are crafted for easy holding with indented handles. Place the chopsticks on their matching rests for a perfectly coordinated setting right…
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 delightful Tobe ware donburi bowl features soft floral patterns in shades of grassy green and light blue, with subtle gold accents. Applied through the unique washi-zome technique, the floral design brings a watercolor-like softness to the white porcelain surface. With a 16.7 cm (6.6 in) diameter, it’s perfect for serving salads, soups, and noodles….
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…
This bowl features exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. At the bottom of the bowl lies a botanical and bird motif highlighted with circular patterns in fine lines of blue. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look. The porcelain base is formed using the katauchi technique, where a smooth layer…