This dinner plate is adorned with circular motifs featuring auspicious patterns. Bright and cheerful, the design features both birds and floral designs that lend a festive air. The soft matte texture gives the whole piece a sophisticated feel. This item is created by the Rebirth Project, an organization that conducts various social contribution activities, in collaboration…
This beautiful pair of rice bowls depicts a spring scene of Mt. Fuji in springtime. It is painted by Kutani Ware artist Yoshinori Fukuda. The golden glow of the warm sunlight, the fluttering petals of the Sakura(cherry blossoms), and the majestic Mt Fuji will make you feel refreshed and special every time you use this…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The entire surface is adorned with elegant flower motifs in a deep, beautiful blue, creating a refined and calming atmosphere. The pattern transforms petals and leaves into geometric designs, offering a delicate yet…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are fully coated in lacquer, showcasing the raden technique, where shimmering mother-of-pearl is embedded into the surface. The accompanying chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an initial ten layers of natural lacquer, shell inlays…
This is a Hasami ware rice bowl made by Kousai Kiln. It is hand-painted to bring out the warm texture of the clay. The base of the rice bowl is finished in red with a green grape and leaf design. The rough texture of the clay is coated with a glossy, bright glaze that offers different textures….
This charming magewappa donburi bowl, crafted by Odate Kougeisha, is made from Akita cedarone of Japan’s most renowned woods. Its natural warmth and smooth, even grain give the bowl both a refined aesthetic and a timeless appeal. Known for being lightweight and remarkably durable, this bowl offers exceptional resilience. The wood used in magewappa has a…
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 bowl fascinates with its charming red and white camellia motif, 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 the firing process. Its…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this sakura, or cherry blossom, side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Cherry blossoms are delicately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of deep and shallow patterns, beautifully enhanced by the magnificent shading of the celadon porcelain. It is perfect as an additional plate for…
A sauce plate features flying Japanese cranes as if they are dancing. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. The crane is known to be a symbol of longevity and prosperity. The size is great as an extra plate….
This square plate is decorated with gorgeous and lovely mizuhiki motifs. The square dish with warped edges is stylish yet soft, and matches the graceful knot pattern. The festive motif is perfect for New Year and celebratory occasions. Kanazawa, the birthplace of Kutani ware, is known for its unique and rare traditional craft called Kaga Mizuhiki. Made…
This square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The inside of the bowl is beautifully adorned with a design of a rabbit leaping under the moon and the traditional seigaiha pattern of blue ocean waves. The seigaiha motif depicts gently…