Delicate blossoms scattered over a soft gradient of colors evoke the image of cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, floating on a clear day. Subtle touches of glitter enhance the impression of a bright spring day, perfect for enjoying sakura in full bloom. Further adding to the allure are the Hasami ware chopstick rests in a…
This elegant chopstick rest is adorned with delicate gold leaf, adding a touch of luxury to your table setting. It is crafted using the kinsai technique, in which a transparent glaze is applied over gold leaf before firing. This method ensures that the gold leaf remains intact and retains its brilliance over time. The result…
This large rice bowl is decorated with gorgeous and lovely mizuhiki motif. The colorful knots give the bowl a nostalgic and graceful feeling.Kanazawa, the birthplace of Kutani ware, is known for its unique and rare traditional craft called Kaga Mizuhiki. Made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for the gentle and warm stoneware with beautiful colors and elegant…
This sauce plate features a refined bamboo motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, bamboo is esteemed as an auspicious emblem that signifies longevity, and robust health. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further…
This sauce plate features a refined pine, bamboo, and plum motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, pine, bamboo, and plum are regarded as auspicious symbols that herald both good fortune and longevity The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is created by Taniguchi Seidojo, one of the companies which are dealing premium Kutani ware clay. It is 12 cm (4.7 in) diameter and perfect for serving cheese, nuts, desserts and fruits. You may use…
A heartfully crafted spoon of a turtle shell pattern. It is a large size, but being made of wood, it is light and easy to hold. The distinctive design makes you feel as if you are tasting it at a ramen restaurant. The handle and the spoon form a right angle, and the holes in the…
This deep dinner plate in a shiny dark blue color has an exquisite silhouette with wide rims and and a beautiful curve. The size is perfect for serving a salad, appetizers, sunomono “vinegared food,” aemono “seasoned or sauced food” and nimono “simmered food.” It is great for not only Japanese food, but also various food…
This octagonal kobachi small bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a representative motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a hint of modern elegance. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it’s also suited for a scoop of ice cream or fresh fruit. The octagonal rim…
The meditative depth of celadon blue allures us into even forgetting that this a bowl of daily tableware. The bowl’s base is clear and smooth with its luminous shine, while the upper surface has delicately carved grooves of the technique of “Tobikanna” (chattered pottery). The rim exposes the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite…
This charming Tobe ware Japanese rice bowl features a beautiful flower in a gentle light blue on the inside and a soft green on the outside. The subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs…
Feel the world of ancient Japanese artistry, celebrated for over 400 years, with these chopsticks beautifully decorated with traditional motifs of pine trees and bamboo leaves from Matsukan’s Rimpa series. Vivid green pine trees are depicted on a white background, while on the light green pair, delicate bamboo leaves are portrayed in green and gold….