This beautifully pale blue plate is simple and versatile suited for any dining table. With a slight curve towards the bottom, the swirly surface with the evenly marked brush stokes enhances the round shape and adds a modern touch. The surface is a bit grainy giving it a more warm and cozy feeling. This plate…
This kobachi small bowl is a beautifully decorated item reflecting the high-quality craftsmanship handed down for generations within Arita Porcelain Lab’s long history. The technique displayed in this bowl 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…
This rice bowl features flower petals delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. With a diameter of 11 cm…
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 serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. “Sayagata” is one of the auspicious patterns meaning prosperity and longevity of a family. It is a diagonal overlay of the Sanskrit character for Manji (Buddhist cross). It can be used as a…
Serve just the right amount of rice to your little ones with this Hasami ware Japanese rice bowl from Oshin Kiln. The rice bowl comes in an adorable soft pink color with cute rabbit faces on the sides. Three yellow polka-dots mark the edge of the bowl. The inside of the rice bowl is in…
Serve meals to your little ones in this cute and well-designed children’s plate. Kids will love seeing the cat staring from the rim of the plate and the fish with its big eyes. The cat’s ears are neatly shaped on the edges to give the plate a unique shape. The two little paw prints are…
This sauce plate features a hand-painted abstract flower pattern in indigo and red colors adding the warmth and charm of hand-painting. Its compact size and slight depth makes it ideal for serving sauces, garnishes, or small snacks like nuts and candies. You can also use it to present small portions of food or relishes, placing it…
Imbued with a dark elegance, this regular-sized donburi bowl brings a refined, upscale touch to any meal. The glossy black glaze, enhanced with a subtle metallic sheen, provides the perfect backdrop for bold brushstrokes in brown and white. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile quality, making…
This unique Japanese mug has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is…
This sauce plate features a kanji that means “longevity” alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji which are iconic symbol of Japan, infusing your dining table with a distinctive touch of Japanese elegance. The plate’s size is ideal for sauces, small bites of pickles, fruit, or desserts like wagashi. It’s an excellent choice for newcomers to…
Premium Kutani bowl with a drawing of a graceful phoenix in red and gold on a durable porcelain base. It is a piece made by Fukuda Yoshinori. Detailed figures drawn in red and added golden decorations are characteristic of this Iidaya and Akae style. The phoenix is famous as a symbol of immortality and it…