Tableware
Tableware
Japanese tableware occupies a uniquely important position in the country's food culture. Unlike many culinary traditions where the vessel is secondary to what it contains, Japanese dining treats the choice of plate, bowl and cup as an integral part of the meal itself. The colour, texture and form of the tableware is chosen to complement the food served in it, rough-textured ceramic for rustic winter dishes, delicate porcelain for refined seasonal preparations, lacquered wood for celebratory occasions. This attention to the complete visual and tactile experience of eating is one of the most distinctive aspects of Japanese food culture and one that is easily appreciated and adopted at home.
The range here covers the full breadth of Japanese table ceramics, from the minimalist stacking porcelain of Hasami, whose clean lines and earth-tone glazes suit both Japanese and Western food beautifully, to the hand-thrown stoneware bowls of artisan kilns, to the Kujira collection with its understated elegance rooted in traditional Japanese forms. Plates range from small square or rectangular dishes used for individual tasting portions to larger oval platters suited for sashimi or shared preparations. Bowls cover everything from small condiment dishes and sauce cups to deep donburi bowls and large serving vessels.
Rice bowls, miso soup bowls, ramen bowls and teacups each have specific proportions and aesthetic conventions that have developed over centuries of Japanese dining practice. The right rice bowl, small and rounded, slightly tapering toward the base, fits comfortably in the palm of the hand, which is how rice is held and eaten in Japan. The right miso soup bowl has a lid to retain heat and a lacquered outer surface that stays cool enough to hold while the soup inside is hot.
These pieces are chosen for quality, authenticity and longevity.
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Musubi Chopstick Rests | Japanese Washi Paper Handcrafted chopstick rests in coated Japanese washi paper with a Musubi (knot) design, a symbol of connection and harmony, essential for a properly set Japanese table. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package...
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The Hokusai Chopsticks Set features lacquered chopsticks decorated with Hokusai's iconic Great Wave ukiyo-e woodblock print. A beautiful gift combining Japan's greatest artwork with everyday dining culture. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 5 Pairs of Unique Ukiyoe-Inspired...
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The Fujisan Chopsticks Gift Set, lacquerware chopsticks with Mount Fuji printed against a serene Japanese landscape. A majestic and meaningful gift in a beautiful keepsake box. Provenance Handmade in Japan 🇯🇵 Material Natural Wood & Acrylic Coating Size (Dimensions) Set...
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The Koi Chopsticks Gift Set, elegant lacquered chopsticks decorated with the Koi carp motif, a symbol of perseverance and good fortune in Japanese culture. Presented in a premium box. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 2 Pairs of...
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Fuji Chopsticks Set | Mount Fuji Design in Wooden Gift Box A refined gift set celebrating Japan's most iconic symbol - Mount Fuji. These natural wood chopsticks feature a food-safe coating and a delicately painted Fuji design, presented in a...
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Bloom Chopstick Rests, ceramic rests in a delicate floral Bloom design for holding chopsticks between bites. Elevates any Japanese table setting with colour and elegance. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes Set of 5 Assorted Ceramic Rests Material...
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The Aizome Chopsticks Set features lacquered chopsticks in an Aizome indigo-dyed inspired design - the deep, moody blue of Japan's traditional textile dyeing tradition applied to everyday dining chopsticks. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Set Includes 5 Pairs of...
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Ume Bowls with Lids (set of 2) feature the plum blossom Ume motif in earthy brown with elegant gold accents. Lacquer-style lidded bowls for rice, soup, Japanese donburi, and everyday table presentations. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Soup...
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The Turquoise Bowls Gift Set (set of 2) features paired Japanese ceramic bowls in a vibrant turquoise glaze - a striking, contemporary colour presented as an elegant couple's or housewarming gift set. Origin Handcrafted in Japan 🇯🇵 Material Durable High-Fire...
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Takokara Ramen Bowls are deep Japanese ceramic ramen bowls with a bold Takokara octopus arabesque design - a dramatic fusion of traditional Karakusa vine scroll patterns and Japanese sea life. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Ceramic Bowls Design...
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Shima Donburi Bowls with Lids (set of 2), clean Shima stripe pattern in classic Japanese blue and white. Generously sized for donburi rice bowls and noodle dishes, with lids to keep contents warm. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) In the Box...
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Artisan Tableware Series | Premium Arita Takokarakusa Ceramic Bowl & Yunomi Cup Set Immerse your daily dining ritual in the timeless beauty of historic blue-and-white porcelain art. Handcrafted in the historic kiln valleys of Saga prefecture, this premium Arita Takokarakusa...