This elegant chopstick rest is adorned with delicate silver leaf, adding a touch of luxury to your table setting. It is crafted using the ginsai technique, in which a transparent glaze is applied over silver leaf before firing. This method ensures that the silver leaf remains intact and does not rust over time. The result…
This square side plate features a stunning matte and rough texture, with chic tones of gray and brown that embody the beauty of wabi sabi, adding a refined touch to any dining table. Ideal for presenting appetizers and side dishes alike, it’s also perfect for sashimi, sushi, tempura, and grilled wagyu. With its stylish design,…
This rice bowl features a pattern designed with a moonlight night motif delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. If you take a closer look, there are rabbits hiding in the clouds. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright red peony is made by Sato Tsuyoshi, a Kutani ware artisan known for his use of bright colors and florals. With brush painting, which is a characteristic of Kutani ware, a thick peony motif is drawn as if it bloomed on bowls, and the center is…
This elegant rectangular dinner plate is produced by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. The entire surface features the striking wari-kusabana motif of stemmed flowers separated by scrollwork, which has long been cherished as a symbol of renewal and hope for its ability to flourish even in harsh conditions. Delicate yet powerful, this pattern enhances the…
This sauce plate captures the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red on a clear early morning. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai, the plate truly has an eye-stopping charm. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts,…
This square plate is perfectly suited for serving main dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
This sauce plate takes the shape of a mikan (mandarin orange), capturing its charming form and vibrant essence. The hand-painted design adds a sense of warmth and character. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. You can also use it to hold…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is created by Taniguchi Seidojo, one of the companies which are dealing premium Kutani ware clay. It is 12 cm (4.7 in) diameter and perfect for serving cheese, nuts, desserts and fruits. You may use…
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features radiating lines colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedsthat are commonly served with soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or sushi.
This side plate features a “Tokusa” line extending from the center and a petal-like design. The 7.1in diameter is just right for serving appetizers, side dishes and desserts. The “Tokusa” series by the Hasami ware company Fukuhou Kiln was first produced in 1976. Since then, it has become a long seller as a standard item….
This chopstick rest is shaped like a bamboo-leaf oak acorn, a tree found in Japan, China, and parts of the Korean Peninsula. Its distinctive cap, featuring six to eight horizontal stripes, is carefully recreated in this design. The shiny, rounded shape adds to its charm, making it as adorable as a real acorn. A perfect…