This elegant Japanese small plate set is adorned in “Hanazume” style, decorated by beautiful colorful flowers delicately outlined in gold. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a…
This small bowl is designed with a “Tokusa” pattern drawn by hand with a broom-like brush to make the thin blue lines centering to the middle of the bowl. The undulating sides give the kobachi bowl extra shine and a beautiful shape. The kobachi bowl is small bowl for a single serving of an appetizer…
The organic colors over the surface of this small-sized ramen bowl are created by pouring an indigo glaze over porcelain that contains sand. The resulting shades of indigo blue and light brown form earthy patterns, enhancing the bowl’s warmth and effortless beauty. The bowl is perfect for a variety of noodle dishes, such as udon…
This beautiful plate depicts Sakura (cherry blossoms) and autumn maple leaves, which are popular spring and autumn motifs in Japan. The gently wavy rim creates an elegant atmosphere that matches the painting drawn. It is made by Kokuzou kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful painting with watercolor-like transparency and luster,…
This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted a sweet chick motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. In places, small dots painted in gold are scattered throughout the design, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this bowl will enlighten your table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in Philippines…
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…
This round dinner plate features a stunning sakura, or cherry blossom, carving that beautifully frames any dish placed on it, adding elegance to your dining table. Simply setting it at the center creates a striking focal point that enhances the entire space. The gentle, matte celadon finish offers a soft, inviting feel the moment you…
This unique fan-shaped sauce plate features anthropomorphic animals from the famous caricature scroll “Choju-Giga,” painted between the mid-12th and mid-13th centuries which is designated as a national treasure. Next to the anmials, Kozan-ji, the name of a World Heritage temple in Kyoto that owns this scroll is written in Japanese. The plates are available in different…
This regular-sized ramen bowl boasts a vibrant red exterior, enhanced by dynamic brush strokes for an energetic appearance. Inside, a colorful phoenix design adds a lively and meaningful element. The inner rim features a square spiral pattern, a traditional Chinese design that resembles lightning and symbolizes the awe of nature’s powera motif often seen in…
This small porcelain plate has auspicious design patterns: “Nami Chidori,” plovers and waves, and “Karakusa,” an arabesque design. Nami Chidori, a combination of a plover and a wave, means “to overcome rough seas together.” Arabesque designs are considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity of offsprings, as arabesque, the vine, extends its stems in all directions….
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they eat out of this adorable rice bowl from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl. The rim of the rice bowl is slightly thicker…