This regular-sized Hasami ware bowl has a unique square shape. The interior rim and bottom are adorned with a design of delicate floral and traditional geometric patterns, offering a beautiful contrast between the rustic clay texture and elegant painted design. Handcrafted on a potter’s wheel, the rough texture of the clay feels satisfying to the…
Featuring a round plate exposing the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The glazed surface is smooth with shallow grooves characteristic of “Tobikanna” (chattered pottery). A combination of a century old tradition of Kyoto Celadon pottery, and the folk craft of Kyushu Koishikawara…
This is an elegant porcelain kobachi small bowl set in the shape of a plum. The dish is a lovely size and looks like a little plum blooming in your hand when you hold it. The shape of this porcelain, plum, is also said to bring good luck. The size is perfect to serve any…
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…
A pair of Japanese rice bowls decorated in beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down from the Taisho period (1912-26). In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s…
This kobachi bowl features a delicate pattern of shepherd’s purse, a plant that becomes even more distinctive as its heart-shaped seed pods appear. Known as nazuna in Japanese, it’s considered an auspicious symbol believed to ward off evil spirits. The indigo design brings a modern touch while preserving the charm of hand-painted craftsmanship. The size…
The lively scenes from the renowned Chojugiga Scroll come to life on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln, infused with the joy and traditions of the Japanese New Year. Witness rabbits busily pounding mochi rice cakes, frogs playfully flying kites, a fox engaged in a spirited game of hanetsuki, and a monkey gleefully playing with a…
This delightful Japanese rice bowl showcases a dog’s face on the inside and its body with playful footprints on the outside. The charming design, with an innocent face peeking into the bowl, brings a cheerful vibe to your dining table. The unique rim follows the shape of the dog’s face. With its humorous design and…
This set of gourd-shaped chopstick rests are beautifully decorated with hibiscus flowers and leaves. This item features a striking contrast of purple and white petals with deep green leaves, each detail exquisitely outlined in gold. The hibiscus is often seen as a symbol of beauty and considered an auspicious tree.Also the gourd, known for its…
This sauce plate features the Mokubei-style painting of lovely cats, just relaxing and sleeping in a nonchalant posture. Such daily lives of cats and their favorite things like fish, balls of yarn, and toys are playfully depicted on this plate. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments,…
This is a large soup bowl with a lid. The glossy texture of the surface is beautiful, and the gold painting of spear flowers gives it an elegant feel. With its tall footing and lid, it is an ideal soup bowl for ceremonial occasions. At New Year’s in Japan, people enjoy zoni, also known as ozoni,…
This elegant square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and is dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The center of the plate features a traditional sansui landscape painting depicting the grandeur of nature, surrounded by a delicate yet bold karakusa arabesque pattern. In Japanese culture, sansui art symbolizes the…