These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, embellished with maki-e, a traditional lacquerware technique. The top ends are cut diagonally with lovely gold and silver hearts on red. Perfect for children from around five to nine years old, these chopsticks feature square tips for easy handling. The joy children experience using them makes…
These beautiful chopsticks are made of ebony, a famous wood with a sense of luxury and dignity. Ebony has become increasingly rare over the years, and its use as a material for chopsticks is decreasing. The grain of the wood has been preserved, making the best use of the material’s texture. The chopsticks are 23.5…
This sauce plate features rinpo, or “wheel-shaped treasure,” along the rim, complemented by an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji with a dragon. In Japanese culture, rinpo is esteemed as an auspicious symbol that signifies harmonious fulfillment. The plate’s size is ideal for sauces, small bites of pickles, fruit, or desserts like wagashi. It stacks neatly with…
These side plates are beautifully decorated reflecting high-quality craftsmanship. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the bowl is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand painted drawings. The character in a circle on the plates is the character “kotobuki.” This character is used on…
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…
This Mino ware plate showcases a beautiful Turkish blue color. The glaze varies uniquely with each piece due to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue with a contemporary flair. The 24.5 cm (9.6 in) size is very useful for both main dishes and side dishes. With its refreshing look,…
This beautiful dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to…
This rice bowl is slender and modernly designed and goes with, not only rice, but other menus on the table. The bowl is deep so you may want to put in a single-serving of salad, or cut fruit or even some dry snacks. The small footing at the bottom gives this bowl a tall look…
This sauce plate has a mandala pattern in light white. Mandala is a geometric configuration of a symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce…
A set of 5 small Japanese kobachi bowls depicting peaches and birds in Yoshidaya style. It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food) or Nimono(Simmered food). Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan of Kutani ware, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. It comes in…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish square plate from Kosen Kiln. The weave-patterned rims add to the clear and cool motif of this decorative celadon plate. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from the plate’s glossy surface. Adorning the surface of the plate are Medaka…
This charming set of two round side plates is crafted from cherry bark, showcasing the natural beauty of this material. Each plate features a checked pattern with cherry blossom detailing. Although small in size, these plates are big in character. The cherry bark has a beautiful natural luster, a deep sheen that seems to shift…