This versatile side plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is great for meal and teatime as it can be used as an extra plate for side…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted soft pink and blue flowers. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful watercolor-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style.The large size of this plate allows you to serve any kind of…
This sauce plate features flying Japanese cranes as if they are dancing. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. The crane is known to be a symbol of longevity and prosperity. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is versatile…
Make teatime at home a more fun occasion with this charming sakura (cherry blossom) pink small plate designed with a sakura pattern in the middle. The light pink sakura blossoms are highlighted on a shiny surface created by a coat of a lustrous glaze. At Tasei Kiln, two skilled female artisans with over 40 years of…
This small-sized donburi bowl features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern with vertical stripes in dark blue and earthy brown. The rich, rusty hue of the brown, due to its high iron content, gives the bowl a warm, inviting finish. Beloved since the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by…
Featuring a sharp red and green pattern peeking out from a large round cut-out shape, called marunuki, this large donburi bowl makes a strong visual impression. The pattern stands out against a striking indigo blue background. The bright red is echoed on the foot of the bowl and the inner rim, creating a beautifully balanced design…
A unique side plate featuring a man on a skateboard. This kind of free-spirited, playful design is iconic to Kutani Choemon and serves as a wonderful example of how traditional craftsmanship meets modern creativity. This fun and versatile small plate is perfect for serving side dishes, snacks, or desserts during meals and tea time. It…
This sauce plate features a landscape with quince flowers in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving small foods such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. For a more stylish and sophisticated…
This set of five small kobachi bowls features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. It is suitable for serving side such as sunomono (vinegared food), aemono (seasoned or sauced food), nimono (simmered food) for one person. Furthermore, you may put a…
These are children’s chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer. The top part of the chopsticks is a vibrant scarlet red color and is adorned with a gleaming rabbit motif made of natural abalone shell. Three gold rings accentuate the transition into the rich brown color of the lacquered wood. The size is suitable for children…
This modern shiny black Japanese plate features a brush mark on the surface which gives a traditional and arty impression. It is great for serving appetizers, main dish and side dish. Perfect as plate for sashimi , sushi, tempura. With this shape, you may use it as a serving tray for sake set or for…
These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are half-coated in lacquer, allowing the natural wood grain and color to be visible. Lightweight and easy to use, they crafted using a technique called raden, where shimmering pieces of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the coating. The chopstick rests are made with a seashell-shaped mold originally…