This skillfully shaped side plate is perfect for presenting side dishes or small sweets. Its celadon glaze showcases a gradient of light blue. Inspired by the shape of a bamboo leaf, this plate features striped detailing that resembles the veins of a leaf. The thoughtful design not only enhances the plate’s aesthetics but also beautifully…
This beautiful medium bowl features an impressive pattern of chrysanthemum in indigo and red colors. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns in nature motifs. The size is suitable for serving salad, appetizers and side dishes such edamame and sashimi. It is highly durable and ideal for long-term use.
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A symbol of good fortune, the traditional seigaiha “wave” pattern with its expanding, layered semi-circles graces the cup and lid of this chawanmushi bowl. Soft brushstrokes transition into slender stalks of reed grass. Its spouted shape can also accommodate other steamed…
This elegant Japanese soup bowl is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln. The beautiful gradation expands your imagination, such as the sky’s azure, the cosmic blue, the hazy spring light, or the clear light of early summer. The pale colors and delicate gold are perfectly match in this piece. This series named “Ukiyo” was inspired by the…
This square kobachi small bowl features a hand-painted chrysanthemum pattern with a modern, geometric design. The indigo shade adds a contemporary touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painting. It’s perfect for serving a variety of side dishes, such as tangy sunomono or slowly simmered nimono. The bowl’s shape stands out with its…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and is decorated with lovely hand-painted blue flowers around the rim. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like paintings and elegant designs which blend in well with our modern life style. The large size of this…
The sauce plate features happy motifs such as a lucky cat, a daruma doll, and a chidori, which are said to bring good luck in Japan. It is a great small plate for celebrating occasions, such as New Year’s Day, birthdays, and housewarming parties. Each piece is painted with Japanese color paint, which is one…
This is a glass bowl with the tokusa “horsetail” pattern from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. The tokusa motif, cherished since the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), symbolizes growth and prosperity. Its straight, upward-reaching lines embody aspirations for success and flourishing, making it a beloved design through…
This unique sauce plate features iridescent clouds with a glossy glaze. The vibrant colors make it a eye-catching piece on the table. 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 a small portion of food or…
This charming set features four small Japanese bowls adorned with beautifully detailed, hand-drawn cat illustrations. Each bowl showcases a different cat with unique fur patterns, all in an endearing curled-up position. The raised ears of the cats bring personality to each feline friend and add a playful touch to the bowl’s design. The smooth porcelain…
This Kobachi bowl has a rustic and warm atmosphere with a blue flower and arabesque painted inside. It also has a raised base with a red traditional pattern that brings the bright atmosphere to the dining table. The subtle texture created by “Yakishime”, which changes its appearance depending on the firing process, is impressive and gives…
This beautiful round Tobe ware plate features a wreath of beautiful flowers in gentle hues of green and light blue. Subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs a unique technique called washi-zome. Colors…