This sauce plate features the iconic lucky cat on a vibrant red background. Inspired by Aoki Mokubei, the plate is decorated in the Mokubei style of Kutani ware, where intricate designs in the traditional five Kutani colors are elegantly set against a rich red base. Today, lucky cats are well-known symbols of wealth and good…
A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. In places, small dots painted in gold are scattered throughout the design, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this rice bowl will enlighten your table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in…
This long rectangular dinner plate featuring a design of kacho-sokaflowers, birds, and plantsis crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. It is delicately adorned with two small birds and various floral motifs, capturing the beauty of Japan’s natural world and reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for nature. The plate’s size is perfect for serving sushi,…
A chic lacquered spoon by Yatsuyanagi. The handle is made of wild cherry bark work and painted with a golden cherry blossom motif. Although small, the combination of different traditional techniques gives it a sophisticated appearance. The 21cm(7.9in) size is suitable as a dinner spoon for soups and soupy foods. The cherry trees used for Akita…
This Flower and Birds Bellflower Rim Dinner Plate is a splendid piece showcasing the artistry of hand-painted blue drawings on fine durable Mikawachi porcelain. The rim is made in the shape of petals of bellflowers and the dynamic curves of branches are a sign of sophistication. As the flowers and leaves elegantly sprout across the…
This large-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
This beautiful round plate features blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing a joyful atmosphere to the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in the Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in…
This rectangle-shaped dinner plate has a beautiful matte and rough texture, and the chic colors mixed with gray and brown give a sense of wabi sabi and create a high-quality dining table. Perfect for serving appetizers, both main dish and side dish. Perfect as sashimi plate, sushi plate, tempura plate, and wagyu plate. With this…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and is decorated with lovely hand-painted blue flowers around the rim. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like paintings and elegant designs which blend in well with our modern life style. The large size of this…
This deep dinner plate features beautiful shades of indigo at its center, hand-painted to create a deep, textured color that adds a modern, stylish touch to your table setting. The contrast between the rich indigo center and the crisp white rim brings a unique visual appeal. With its deep shape, this bowl is perfect for…
This Japanese plate features a beautiful, bright turquoise color. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, renowned for its gentle and warm stoneware with vibrant colors and elegant designs. Kokuzou Kiln aims to transform everyday tableware into something truly special. This series was completed over a full year from the desire to create the original beautiful…
This Japanese sauce plate features the humorous okame (female) and hyottoko (male) masks, traditionally used as clown-like characters in kaguraa sacred dance and song dedicated to the gods at Shinto shrines. These masks are believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil. With its perfect size for sauces, this plate is also versatile for…