This Japanese plate set serves as a versatile option for individual dishes, adding elegance to any meal. Placing matching plates on the table creates a cohesive and refined Japanese dining experience. Characterized by intricate red designs, delicate rim patterns, and subtle gold accents, this style showcases exceptional craftsmanship. The detailed artwork in the Iidaya/Akae tradition…
This unique Japanese mug has a bicolor cat’s face on the inside and the body and footprints on the outside. The design that looks like an innocent face peeking into a mug sets a bright mood for the dining table.The unique rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy to…
This Japanese chopsticks and chopstick rests set showcases a charming design of birds amidst a detailed floral pattern. The vibrancy of green and red adds a lively touch to your dining table. The chopsticks are crafted for easy holding with indented handles. Place the chopsticks on their matching rests for a perfectly coordinated setting right…
This chopstick rest is designed to resemble a chopstick wrapper, a familiar sight in restaurants. The word “otemoto” is written on the wrapper, a polite term often used to refer to chopsticks. Chopstick rests are an essential part of table settings. Though small, they offer a way to express personality and seasonal charm, whether chosen…
This item is a beautifully crafted wooden plate with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa. This plate is about 24 cm (9.4 in) and is extremely light and easy to hold. The deep black color of the lacquer exquisitely expresses the calmness of a dark night sky, and the delicate…
A distinct line of consecutive rectangular shell-inlays runs along the whole length of these chopsticks, creating an opalescent motif over the luxurious depth of red and black lacquer. When the pair is placed side by side, a checkered pattern is revealed, inspired by the auspicious ichimatsu pattern, which symbolizes unending continuity, development and prosperity. The name…
As suggested by the name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. The straight lines of blue and brown represent pouring rain, adding a sense of natural comfort to the piece. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking of bowls with the same shape,…
This sauce plate features a hexagonal pattern with peony 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. It is the perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you…
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 rectangular ivory-hued plate is adorned with an intricately hand-painted dragon design, crafted with exceptional skill by a master artisan. Every detail, from the dragon’s whiskers and scales to the swirling clouds around it, is brought to life with remarkable precision. The image of the five-clawed dragon, originating from China and later embraced in Japan,…
This elegant square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and is dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The center of the plate features a traditional sansui landscape painting depicting the grandeur of nature, surrounded by a delicate yet bold karakusa arabesque pattern. In Japanese culture, sansui art symbolizes the…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. The pairing of deep navy blue reminiscent of the sea over a faint blue sky is punctuated with a thick gold accent that seems to express a bright horizon. An auspicious wave pattern is highlighted on each side by a double…