This bowl showcases dreamy patterns delicately painted by the artisans of Ginshu Kiln, renowned for its romantic and playful pastel-colored designs. 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. Its versatile size makes it perfect for serving salads, appetizers,…
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 chopstick rest is adorned with delicate gold leaf, adding a touch of luxury to your table setting. It is crafted using the kinsai technique, in which a transparent glaze is applied over gold leaf before firing. This method ensures that the gold leaf remains intact and retains its brilliance over time. The result…
This playful Japanese sauce plate features adorable pandas relaxing in various poses. The vibrant combination of bright red and green, along with the thick, glossy glaze, makes this piece truly eye-catching. With its perfect size for sauces, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. For a stylish and…
As though painted in watercolors, large and exuberant blue flowers achievebold and graceful designs on this donburi bowl from Higashi Kiln. The floral design brings a joyful atmosphere to the table and never goes out of style. Renowned for its durability and ease of use, Tobe ware is widely used in restaurants to serve Japanese…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama Toki, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. It features a finely detailed yoraku design along the rim, an intricate pattern that originates from luxurious ancient Indian necklaces and ornaments. Traditionally, this pattern has been cherished as an auspicious symbol…
A chic lacquered Wagasi knife by Yatsuyanagi. The handle is made of wild cherry bark work and painted with a golden cherry blossom motif. Although small, the combination of different traditional techniques gives it a sophisticated appearance. The 12.5cm(4.9in) size is especially suitable as a Wagashi knife. It also makes an elegant impression when used for fruits and…
This square medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out with…
This is a plate with a dynamic design of Mount Fuji and Japanese pattern “Shippou” appeared in a circle design. This pattern is said to be connected in an eternal chain consisting of crossed rings is considered as a symbol of peace. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan of Kutani ware, as…
This Kutani round plate set of 5 features traditional Kutani patterns in blue and gold. These eye-catching patterns that spreads radially from the center will make the dish look beautiful and appealing. It is great for meals and teatime, perfect size as a bread plate, dessert plate, an extra plate, or a lovely saucer. See more…
The motif of this Japanese chopstick rest is a dog waiting patiently in front of a bone. “Mate” means “stay” in English. When you place the chopsticks on the rest, it looks as if the dog is watching over them. From the side or behind, this chopstick rest looks adorable from any angle. The indigo…
This sauce plate features a refined pine, bamboo, and plum motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, pine, bamboo, and plum are regarded as auspicious symbols that herald both good fortune and longevity The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and…