This easy-to-use Japanese rice bowl features a cat playing with blue yarn on a smooth porcelain which is typical of Hasami Ware. With a diameter of 11.4cm(4.5in), it is a perfect bowl for serving an average portion of rice. There is also a teacup in the same series. How about matching them as a gift for friends…
This is a Japanese small sauce plate featuring sakura (cherry blossoms). Cherry blossoms are the most popular flower among Japanese people. Nowadays it is a flower used for celebratory occasions such as passing exams, weddings, etc. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food….
This sauce plate features fan-shaped motifs alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, the fan motif is regarded as an auspicious symbol that heralds both prosperity and the arrival of good fortune. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and blue patterns…
This adorable rabbit chopstick rest is made by Hozan kiln from Kyo ware. The cherry blossom painted on the tail is a charming accent. The silhouette of the rabbit and the golden lines are beautiful, making this chopstick rest not only cute but also a perfect match for a sophisticated dining table. With its smooth…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the refined matte shine of red lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin” done by the second generation Ritsuzan Tomita, a renowned Chinkin craftsman. The smooth and even coat of the deep red lacquer is painted using a technique called “Negoro,”a method of…
This set of chopsticks will add sophistication to your dining table, with their enigmatic dark wood and auspicious motif called takara musubi. The ebony chopsticks feature the motif in silver for a cool and stark contrast, while the other pair has a softer appeal with a combination of warm rosewood and gold motif. Takara musubi…
This unique rice bowl has a rabbit’s face on the inside and the back of two rabbits on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the rabbit’s face. The expression of the rabbit, and the combination of pink and white colors are very adorable. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
Like a blank canvas, this white dinner plate enhances the colors of the ingredients, making them appear more vibrant. With a diameter of 28.4 cm (11.1 in), it is versatile and ideal for both main dishes and side plates. It works perfectly as a platter for sashimi, sushi, or tempura.
This set of five Japanese sauce plates features colorful patterns 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. Perfect size as…
This chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) bowl has a traditional circle pattern called marumon. The transparent blue-green color unique to celadon porcelain is beautiful and contrasts elegantly with the red circle pattern. Tasei Kiln is a kiln that originally made chawanmushi bowls for restaurant use. If you make chawanmushi with it, you can enjoy authentic…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. This dish is simple, yet dignified and powerful. This design itself is from the early Imari period, about 400 years ago. Chrysanthemums are characterized not only by their beauty…
This small bowl features a lovely gold and silver decoration of cherry blossoms.Cherry Blossom symbolizes ” inner beauty”, “elegance” and “good education” in Japan. It would be a perfect gift for your loved one or as a gift for yourself. Since lacquer ware is made of wood, it has a low heat tradition rate and…