The plate features a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who see it, even in modern times. Each piece is handcrafted by an…
Add a touch of class to your dining space with these plum blossom-shaped chopstick rests. They feature striking hand-painted designs in soft shades of pink, complemented with a luxurious gold finish. These delicate accents will take your tableware to the next level and make every meal feel special. With its smooth surface, ceramic chopstick rests…
This charming set features four Japanese sauce plates adorned with beautifully detailed, hand-drawn cat illustrations. Each plate showcases a different cat with unique fur patterns, all in an endearing curled-up position. The raised ears of the cats bring personality to each feline friend and add a playful touch to the plate’s design. The smooth porcelain…
This small soup cup showcases a classic arabesque pattern, one of the defining motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade lends a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to each piece. With its soft, rounded shape, this cup creates a cozy, relaxing ambiance. While designed for soup,…
A beautiful Kutani ware bowl featuring a hand-drawn turnip. This unique design captivatingly showcases the contrast between the pure white exterior and the deep red interior, exuding a strong presence without being overly ostentatious. The bright green leaves and the soft outlines of the yellow turnip are well balanced, creating a warm and impressive painting. Due to…
A set of spoon and spoon rest features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. It makes a perfect combination with noodle bowls from Tobe ware, which…
These hand-painted chopsticks from Matsukan’s Crystal series embody the seasonal beauty of autumn and winter. Drawing inspiration from hidamarithe enchanting play of sunlight on a chilly daythese chopsticks are exquisitely crafted to capture the essence of each season’s palette. Autumn comes alive in vivid orange tones, evoking the essence of fall twilight. Winter is depicted…
This beautiful Japanese oval plate from the Hamorebi seriesmeaning “sunlight filtering through leaves”is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is meticulously brushed using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to the design. The elegant oval shape offers a distinctive…
With its delicate, almost lace-like monochromatic elegance, this gold-colored plate is a unique take on a floral pattern from a dyeing technique originally imported to Japan from India. Sarasa, better known in the West as chintz or calico, is presented here in a luxurious and sophisticated style. Sarasa patterns were seen in dyed cotton textiles…
This modern Japanese footed plate features a beautiful checkered pattern in a soft, lustrous silver. The color is achieved using a technique called ginsai, with a charcoal-smoked finish. The high foot design adds a sense of elegance and rhythm to the dining table. Ideal for serving appetizers, main dishes, and side dishes, it’s also perfect…
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 is a stainless steel chopstick rest in the shape of a maple leaf in gold. It is made in Tsubame Sanjo, which accounts for 90 percent of domestic production of metal tableware.It expresses the soft thinness, undulation, and curves of a maple leaf, and is designed by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, which has won…