Kujira tableware
Kujira Tableware
Kujira is a tableware collection rooted in Japanese ceramic tradition and designed for the contemporary table. Each piece carries the careful proportions and understated aesthetic that characterises the best of Japanese domestic ceramics, not ostentatious, not minimalist to the point of coldness, but quietly considered in the way that good everyday objects should be. Whether you are serving ramen, rice, sashimi or a simple bowl of miso soup, Kujira pieces complement the food placed in them without competing with it visually.
The collection encompasses the full range of items needed for a complete Japanese table setting. Rice bowls in the correct size and curvature for holding in the hand while eating. Deep donburi bowls for rice-topped dishes. Plates in round and rectangular formats for main courses, appetisers and sharing dishes. Small sauce dishes and condiment plates for the various accompaniments that appear throughout a Japanese meal. Lidded bowls that keep contents warm from kitchen to table. Each piece is designed to work both individually and as part of the complete set, and the visual coherence of the collection means that mixing and matching pieces from different sizes and forms produces a table that feels intentional rather than assembled from mismatched parts.
The glaze work on Kujira pieces is characterised by a restraint that rewards close attention. Colours sit in a range of earthy neutrals and soft natural tones, grey-whites, warm beiges, the occasional deeper blue or brown, that age gracefully and work across different food styles without imposing a strong visual identity on what is served in them. The surfaces have a slight texture that makes them pleasant to hold and gives them a handmade quality even where the production involves more industrial methods.
Kujira pieces are dishwasher safe and microwave safe, making them genuinely suited to daily use rather than occasional appearance.
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Kujira Ramen Spoons, a set of four wide-bowl ceramic spoons in the Kujira whale collection. Bold, graphic ocean-inspired design, part of the coordinated Kujira series. Includes 4 spoons Length 17.5 cm (6.8") Material Porcelain Care Hand wash only. Not dishwasher,...
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Kujira Ramen Bowls (set of 4) are deep ceramic ramen bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale series - bold ocean design for a full family ramen table service with unified Japanese aesthetic. Collection Kujira (Handcrafted Series) In the Box Set...
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Kujira Chopstick Rests (set of 4) are ceramic rests from the coordinated Kujira whale series - the perfect ocean-themed accessory to complete a full Kujira table setting and keep chopstick tips hygienically off the table. Country of Origin MADE IN...
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Kujira Small Plates (set of 4), compact serving plates from the coordinated Kujira whale collection. Perfect for soy sauce, pickles, and small appetisers in an authentic Japanese table setting. Includes 4 plates Dimensions 12 × H2 cm (4.7 × H0.7")...
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Kujira Rice Bowls (set of 4), medium-sized ceramic rice bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale collection. The perfect vessel for everyday Japanese rice, donburi, and soup. In the Box Set of 4 Unique Handcrafted Bowls Dimensions Ø 4.9" x H...
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Kujira Chopsticks, part of the coordinated Kujira whale tableware collection. Smooth lacquered chopsticks with non-slip tip for comfortable everyday use. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 2 Pairs of Handcrafted Wooden Chopsticks Material Natural Wood with Protective Acrylic...
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Kujira Cups (set of 4), ceramic cups from the coordinated Kujira whale series, sized for Japanese tea, coffee, or cold drinks. Complete your Kujira collection with matching cups. Origin Authentic Handcrafted in Japan 🇯🇵 Material Fine Hand-Painted Porcelain Dimensions Ø8.5...
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Kujira Bowls (set of 4) are deep ceramic bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale series - perfect for rice, miso soup, and noodles as part of a complete ocean-themed Japanese table setting. The Kujira Collection Please note: This collection is...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (499 items)
Kujira Plates (set of 2), ceramic plates from the coordinated Kujira whale collection. Perfect for main dishes and sharing plates in a cohesive ocean-themed Japanese table setting. Collection Line "Kujira" (Traditional Hand-Painted Whale Motif) Vessel Profile Deep Rimmed Pasta, Rice,...