This ramen bowl from Musashi Kiln is adorned with charming red and white camellia motifs, reflecting the beauty of nature. Tsujii Musashi, the artisan behind the kiln, draws inspiration from his surroundings to create pieces that embody a subtle, rustic elegance. The bowl’s refined appearance is further enhanced by gohondenatural pinkish spots that emerge after…
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…
Highly versatile, this sauce plate features citrus medica. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is the perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. You may also put…
This dinner plate features a stunning blue gradient reminiscent of the tranquil shallows of the sea, bringing a serene and refreshing ambiance to your table setting. Designed for durability and practicality, it is a preferred choice in restaurants across Japan and internationally. Its generous size makes it ideal for serving main dishes, enhancing the presentation…
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 rice bowl features flower petals delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. 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. With a diameter of 11 cm…
These beautiful chopsticks feature traditional patterns engraved on white bamboo and are finished with a sleek lacquer coating. Celebrating the auspicious symbol of sea bream, they are cherished for bringing good fortune during special occasions and celebrations. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and decorated with lovely hand-painted red, yellow, and green flowers around the rim. A perfect size for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like painting and elegant designs which blend in…
This small kobachi bowl features a red turnip, and one leaf of the turnip is also shown inside of the bowl. Turnip is one of the motifs that has long been regarded as a lucky charm in Japan, and is often used for tableware. The refreshing white-based small bowl is a handy size, durable and…
This set of three pairs of chopsticks, each held together by a rabbit-shaped mizuhiki, gives a festive flair to your table setting. Made of Yoshino cedar, they are light, easy to hold, and can be washed and reused multiple times. They are also thin at both ends, so you can pick up food on either side….
The Hozan Kiln Square Plate embodies the earthy textures and colors characteristic of Bizen ware. The term “botamochi” in the product name refers to a traditional round-shaped Japanese confectionery and is also one of the classic patterns found on Bizen ware pieces. This pattern is created by inserting round pieces of refractory clay between each…
This Kobachi bowl features the traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern. The hemp leaf is considered as a symbol of good luck meant to ward off evil and is commonly used on kimono and tableware. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is…