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 17.8 cm (7 in) size is perfect for smaller servings of salads, appetizers, aemono (seasoned dishes), or nimono (simmered dishes). Its shallow shape…
Thick blue and fine red lines alternate around the whole exterior of snow-white porcelain of this donburi bowl. The blue lines are drawn using the traditional gosu pigment, while the red accents enhance the design. The hand-painted blue patterns are made using the tsuketate technique, where each stroke is applied without outlines. This gives the bowl…
This versatile plate beautifully features the natural textures and hues of Shigaraki pottery. It’s offered by Homeland, a brand dedicated to providing kitchen items that become cherished tools in everyday life, and crafted in collaboration with Hissan Pottery, a renowned Shigaraki ware kiln. The delicate variations of blue in aohagifrom the soft light of a…
This plum flower-shaped Japanese sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is a wonderful example of use of Kutani ware colors named gosai (red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue). Each piece is hand-painted, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also…
This is a Japanese rice bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. Molded on the potter’s wheel, with handwritten rabbits and reticulated patterns, have an indescribably lovely atmosphere that soothes the hearts of those who see them. The rabbit in the center is drawn in a round…
This sauce plate features swirling auspicious motifs, alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This elegant design merges Japanese cultural heritage with refined artistry, offering a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm rim. It showcases the somenishiki technique,…
This sauce plate captures the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red on a clear early morning. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai, the plate truly has an eye-stopping charm. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts,…
The sauce plate features a heron with a long beak painted in the yellow background. With the Yoshidaya style, a famous traditional style of Kutani ware, the combination of bright colors makes this small yet powerful piece of artwork stand out. The heron depicted on the plate is known as a bird that brings good…
This chrysanthemum-shaped Japanese sauce plate features a matte bronze color that gives it an antique look and makes your dishes look chic and stylish. It is made by Hasami ware, which is widely known as a light, durable, and easy-to-use tableware among Japanese tableware, and is an indispensable stoneware in both restaurants and homes….
This is a glass bowl with a sakura “cherry blossom” design from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, with their charming appearance and deep cultural significance, are beloved not only in Japan but also around the world. They symbolize both natural beauty and rich tradition. This pattern…
A bowl that brings calmness and serenity to the table. This medium-sized bowl is colored in a soothing pearly blue color on the inside and a clear white on the outside. This bowl is deep enough to hold any kind of soup or stew. You might want to use it in the morning for porridge or…
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,…