Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard with your favorite ingredients at home with this beautiful Arita ware Chawanmushi bowl from Tasei Kiln. Tenmoku is a ceramic glaze known for its characteristic glossy and very dark colors such as deep brown or maroon, primarily attributed to its iron-bearing composition. Set against the backdrop of the…
This octagonal kobachi small bowl features simple blue tokusa stripes shaded with delicate hand-painting. Tokusa, known as the horsetail plant, symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motif conveys the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it also…
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 beautiful, gold sauce plate is shaped like a Heartleaf philodendron or heart-leaf. The veins of the leaves are intricately etched onto the tray’s surface, using techniques from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It weighs a mere 54g(1.9oz) and its slender design by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, makes it easily stackable. The sauce plate is an ideal size to…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they drink out of this adorable cup from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a tabby cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the cup. The rim of the cup is slightly thicker and is decorated…
This Mino ware plate showcases a beautiful Turkish blue color. The glaze varies uniquely with each piece due to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue with a contemporary flair. The 24.5 cm (9.6 in) size is very useful for both main dishes and side dishes. With its refreshing look,…
This small donburi bowl features one of the signature motifs of Tobe ware. The graceful arabesque design comes alive with the warmth of its dynamic hand-painted brushstrokes, inspired by nature and the striking contrast of indigo on porcelain white. The bowl is suited for smaller servings of gyudon, oyakodon, and other donburi dishes. It can…
This beautiful plate is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as “Kinrande”(literally “gold brocade”). It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(seasoned and sauced food), and Nimono(simmered food, or snacks like nuts and…
This set of five plates depicts a festive crane and waves. Decorated with other auspicious motifs such as pine, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemum, it is perfect for celebrations and other occasions. These plates are beautifully decorated reflecting the high-quality craftsmanship handed down for generations within Arita Porcelain Lab’s long history. The technique displayed in this…
The tender cherry blossoms accentuated with fine petals are carefully rendered on these subtly shimmering chopsticks. They quietly captivate with the undulating depth created by multiple coats of lacquer in walnut brown and vermillion red. Adding to the allure of these chopsticks are the Hasami ware rests, finished in a gentle pink hue. They are…
This silver amuse bouche spoon rests in the shape of a delicate persimmon leaf. It has a depth of 1.5cm(0.5in)perfect for carrying food without worries of spillage. The tapered base of the leaf is easy to hold and serves as a handle for the spoon. The veins of a persimmon leaf are recreated faithfully, a…
This set of chopstick rests are designed in the shape of shells, featuring a kadomatsu and kagami mochi motif. Kadomatsu, the decorative pine trees for New Year, and kagami mochi are traditional Japanese symbols used to welcome the New Year and to honor the gods. It is believed that Toshigami, a Japanese deity representing vitality, dwells…