This is a set of chopstick rests depicting maple leaves that have turned red, created by Hozan Kiln of Kyo ware. The deep red color, reminiscent of wine red, is complemented by hand-painted gold lines, resulting in a chic impression. This design is recommended as an accent for a calm and autumnal table setting. Boasting…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this chrysanthemum-shaped main plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The chrysanthemum petals are intricately engraved with varying depths, creating a harmonious interplay of detailed patterns beautifully enhanced by the exquisite shading of the celadon porcelain. Perfect for serving main courses in a Japanese meal or desserts, this…
This is a serving bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. It depicts a butterfly flying over a chrysanthemum flower, and the rim around it looks like a picture frame. The pattern is also drawn on the outside, making it…
A rich turquoise glaze with a natural gradient flows across the surface, created by expressive, hand-painted brushstrokes. Delicate flowers in soft shades of yellow, blue, and white adorn its rim. The fine kannyu crackles enhance the textural richness. The generous size and slightly curved form make this plate ideal for main dishes, shared plates, or…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features a circle at the center, colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The bowl is perfect…
Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, the plate has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. Founded in 1868 as a Kiyomizu ware wholesaler in Kyoto, Tosen Kiln uses its own blend of soil and glaze, preserving the methods and quality of the works of Nonomura…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing the blue elephant peeking from the rim of the plate. The elephant’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. The plate is divided into 3 sections. The bigger section can be…
This sauce plate has a camellia motif painted on a “yakishime” base, which is unglazed pottery fired at a high temperature. It is an eye-catching piece on the table with a rustic and warm atmosphere that brings out the best of hand-drawn lines and handmade shapes.There are two places to put sauces and condiments, which is…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, featuring gold maki-e, a traditional technique. The upper part of the chopsticks is cut diagonally and decorated with a cute cat and footprint pattern. They are suitable for children in the upper grades of elementary school. The tips of the chopsticks are square to make them…
Introducing the tea spoon from the “URBAN” series, which harmonizes effortlessly with any type of dishware. It is produced in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of metal utensil production in Japan. Unlike the design of a typical tea spoon, the entire spoon is shaped with a supple curve that resembles the flow of…
This butterfly-shaped sauce plate features a graceful matte celadon texture that conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. The butterfly’s wings are designed asymmetrically, creating a vivid appearance that adds a sense of movement to the piece. With its distinctive shape, this plate catches the eye on…