This medium bowl features an elegant wine red interior and a crisp white exterior, offering a beautiful contrast. Its deep design makes it ideal for soups, stews, or any hearty dish. Whether it’s porridge in the morning or a vibrant green salad in the evening, this versatile bowl complements any meal. The bowl has a…
Enjoy eating with this hand coated Echizen Lacquerware spoon. It is divided into a glossy red part and a naturally finished part with the grain of the wood, accented with black lines. The smooth feel of real lacquer fits comfortably in the hand, and its light weight and ease of use make it easy to…
A matte turquoise glaze with a natural gradient flows across the surface, created by expressive, hand-painted brushstrokes. Flowers in delicate colors decorate the rim, with fine kannyu crackles adding to its textural charm. Compact and versatile, this plate is ideal for serving small portions of food, condiments, or sweets. Beyond dining, it also works as…
The Japanese plate features a grape and vines in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small…
This is a serving tray made by Mr. Kiyoteru Morita, a renowned undercoat craftsman of Echizen lacquerware. This tray is a stunning item that can be used to plate sushi and tempura. It can also be used to serve appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, or can be combined with small plates, bowls, and ochoko (sake…
This rectangle side plate features a traditional stripe pattern arranged in contemporary style. Simple yet sophisticated design will bring warmth and comfort to your table setting. The size is perfect for serving sushi, sashimi, and tempura.
This chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) bowl has a purple flower painting in a round form. If you make chawanmushi with it, you can enjoy the authentic taste of this delicious egg custard and the atmosphere of a Japanese restaurant. When the lid is removed, the bowl can also be used as a small kobachi…
This bowl features the traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern. The hemp leaf is considered as a symbol of good luck meant to ward off evil and is commonly used on kimono and tableware. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously…
A multitude of leafy curlicues creates a stunning, deep indigo blue arabesque motif on this Japanese bowl. The design of simplified leaves over spiraling vines fills not only the outside, but also the inside the bowl, for a playful ornamental effect. Due to their natural tendency to keep growing, vines are considered to be a…
The meticulously adapted tokusa (horsetail) design, a masterpiece innovatively developed by craftsperson Taniguchi, adorns this bowl from Tosen Kiln. The tokusa pattern is vividly presented in two colors, imparting warmth and depth to the hand-drawn lines. These lines, initially penciled to ensure spacing, defy the impersonal touch of printing, thus infusing the bowl with…
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 set of five elegant kobachi small bowls are ideal for daily use and go well with any dishes such as boiled vegetables and simmered dishes. The rim of the bowls reminds us of flower petals. The shape of the bowl has been handed down from generation to generation in the Yazaemon Kiln. Items with distinctive…