{"title":"Dinner Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese dinner plates for the main part of the meal, from everyday lunches and dinners to more carefully plated dishes. Explore porcelain and stoneware designs with different shapes, glazes, textures and patterns, including Mino, Kutani, Arita and Shigaraki ware. Each offers a different way to bring more visual and tactile interest to food you already enjoy every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arita-ware-fortune-main-plate-red","title":"MUSUBI Arita Ware Porcelain Plate, Good Fortune Knot, Red, 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Interlocking Good Fortune Knot gives the plate a distinctive shape, not just surface decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hand-painted red lines carry a traditional wish for good fortune and good health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Versatile dinner-plate size works for mains, salads, sandwiches and food for sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost patterned plates place an illustration on a familiar round surface. This one turns the motif into the surface itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate follows the interlocking form of Kichijo Musubi, the Good Fortune Knot, associated with wishes for good fortune and health. Fine red lines trace the crossings of the white porcelain, making the knot readable both as decoration and as the structure of the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold red gives it enough presence for birthdays, housewarmings and celebratory meals without restricting it to special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 21cm, it is practical for an individual main, salad, sandwiches or pastries, and can move to the centre of the table for appetisers and smaller shared dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe symbolism gives it meaning when first chosen or given; the useful size gives it a reason to keep returning to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taseigama 田清窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928495649111,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-TAS-002-","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04757.jpg?v=1777217530"},{"product_id":"kaneko-kohyo-giyaman-plate-7inch","title":"GIYAMAN Mino Ware Porcelain Plate, 20.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Glass-like transparency and lacquer-like depth shift across the chrysanthemum relief as the glaze pools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• The GIYAMAN collection was sold at Dior Paris and later chosen for a Dom Pérignon Champagne dinner at Versailles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 20.5cm porcelain plate for everyday meals and desserts; dishwasher safe and microwave safe for reheating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIYAMAN takes its name from an old Japanese word for glassware. The reference is visible in the plate itself: glaze gathers at different depths across the chrysanthemum relief, creating glass-like transparency alongside the deeper lustre associated with lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaneko Kohyo spent around two and a half years developing the glaze. The chrysanthemum form begins with a mould carved to millimetre precision, so its ridges and recesses control where the glaze flows and gathers during firing. The result is colour that changes in depth across the surface rather than reading as one flat, uniform finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinctive appearance also gave GIYAMAN an unusual life outside Japan. The collection began selling at Christian Dior's Paris flagship in 2010, where chef Jean-François Piège discovered it. He later selected GIYAMAN for the dessert course at a 2012 Dom Pérignon dinner at the Palace of Versailles, ordering 160 pieces for the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20.5cm, it works comfortably for a plated lunch, fish, salads, sandwiches, cake or dessert. Despite its glass-like appearance, it is everyday porcelain: dishwasher safe and microwave safe for reheating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaneko Kohyo カネコ小兵製陶所","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928496828759,"sku":"PLT-CER-MIN-KOH-001-BLU","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":52928496861527,"sku":"PLT-CER-MIN-KOH-001-BRN","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928496894295,"sku":"PLT-CER-MIN-KOH-001-GRN","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04644.jpg?v=1776894003"},{"product_id":"mingei-shigaraki-ware-26cm-plate","title":"MINGEI Shigaraki Ware Stoneware Plate, 26cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Pronounced stone-flecked texture gives the surface a tactile character you can immediately feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Modern Mingei brings folk-craft warmth into a clean, contemporary table setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 26cm size gives mains, one-plate meals and sharing dishes more room to breathe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Kiln firing creates individual shifts in glaze and speckling, so each plate has its own character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger MINGEI plate makes the character of Shigaraki stoneware even more noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts surface is distinctly tactile rather than softly textured. Small stone particles sit within the speckled glaze, giving the plate a coarse, irregular feel that can be sensed immediately in the hand. Firing adds another layer of variation, changing the colour, speckling and glaze movement from one piece to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is built around Modern Mingei, bringing the warmth and material character of folk craft into a form that feels at home on a contemporary table. The result works particularly well in a modern UK setting: natural, tactile and expressive, but restrained enough to sit comfortably alongside simple glassware, linen and everyday cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 26cm, the extra space makes a real difference. It suits a full roast dinner, pasta, curry, grilled fish or a generous salad, while the broader surface also works for vegetables, antipasti, pastries or smaller sharing dishes in the centre of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/mingei-shigaraki-ware-20-5cm-plate?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=mingei\u0026amp;_psid=45ed70099\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;variant=52928497353047\"\u003e20.5cm version\u003c\/a\u003e, the two sizes create a coordinated setting without looking overly matched.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamasho Touki ヤマ庄陶器","offers":[{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52928497058135,"sku":"PLT-CER-SHI-YST-001-MUS","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928497090903,"sku":"PLT-CER-SHI-YST-001-NAY","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52928497123671,"sku":"PLT-CER-SHI-YST-001-WHT","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04989.jpg?v=1777668895"},{"product_id":"mingei-shigaraki-ware-20-5cm-plate","title":"MINGEI Shigaraki Ware Stoneware Plate, 20.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Pronounced stone-flecked texture gives the plate a tactile surface you can immediately feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Modern Mingei brings folk-craft warmth into a clean, contemporary table setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Kiln firing changes the glaze from piece to piece, giving each plate its own surface character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 20.5cm size works naturally for breakfast, lunch, cake, salads and smaller main dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a plate that only looks textured. Run your fingers across the surface and you can feel its coarse, stone-flecked character straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tactility comes from MINGEI’s combination of natural glaze and speckled glaze containing small stone particles. Rather than smoothing everything into one uniform finish, the material is allowed to remain part of the experience of the plate. Heat in the kiln adds another layer of variation, changing the colour and surface from one piece to the next. No two are expected to finish exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind the series is Modern Mingei: taking the familiar warmth of Japanese folk craft and giving it a cleaner, more contemporary expression. That makes the plate easy to place on a modern table without needing the rest of the setting to feel traditionally Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20.5cm, it is particularly easy to live with. Use it for toast and eggs, sandwiches, cake, salads, a light pasta portion or a smaller main. The earthy surface adds character even to simple everyday food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the tactile finish and individual firing variation are also what give the plate staying power. It feels less like one identical piece from a matching set and more like a piece with its own surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamasho Touki ヤマ庄陶器","offers":[{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52928497287511,"sku":"PLT-CER-SHI-YST-002-MUS","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928497320279,"sku":"PLT-CER-SHI-YST-002-NAY","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52928497353047,"sku":"PLT-CER-SHI-YST-002-WHT","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04613.jpg?v=1776603634"},{"product_id":"komon-large-plate-small-chrysanthemum","title":"KOMON Porcelain Plate, Small Chrysanthemum, 24cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Small chrysanthemum motif brings a traditional wish for longevity and wellbeing to the table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Slightly deeper form works well for pasta, curry, breakfast plates and saucier main dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Special pad printing gives the dense indigo pattern subtle tonal variation and surface depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of small chrysanthemum forms turn this KOMON plate into something much more graphic than a conventional floral design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrysanthemum, or kiku, has longstanding associations with longevity, health and wellbeing in Japan. Here the motif is reduced and repeated across the porcelain, so its meaning remains while the overall effect feels clean and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKIHARA developed KOMON's pad-printing method to avoid the flatness of ordinary transfer decoration. Slight changes in the density of the gosu blue and subtle relief remain visible across the pattern, giving the tightly repeated design more character up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 24cm wide and 3.5cm high, the gently deeper form works well for pasta, curry, a cooked breakfast, salads with dressing or other everyday mains where a completely flat plate is less practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs naturally with the smaller KOMON side plates when building a mixed-pattern setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIHARA キハラ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052201627991,"sku":"PLT-CER-HAS-KHR-003-","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05454.jpg?v=1784563067"},{"product_id":"komon-large-plate-small-cherry-blossom","title":"KOMON Porcelain Plate, Small Cherry Blossom, 24cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Small cherry blossoms repeat across the surface with a pattern associated with spring and fleeting beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Gently deeper form works well for pasta, curry, salads and other saucier everyday dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Pad-printed indigo decoration keeps subtle tonal variation and relief across the dense pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than placing one large blossom at the centre, KOMON repeats small cherry flowers across almost the entire plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is floral without feeling delicate or overly decorative. 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KOMON's specialised pad-printing process deliberately retains slight differences in pigment density and subtle relief, adding depth to the repeated five-petal forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 24cm wide and 3.5cm high, the gently deeper shape works for pasta, curry, salads with dressing, a cooked breakfast or other main dishes where a completely flat dinner plate is less useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed with KOMON side plates in different motifs, it creates a table that feels collected rather than bought as a single matching set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIHARA キハラ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052201660759,"sku":"PLT-CER-HAS-KHR-004-","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05455.jpg?v=1784563112"},{"product_id":"arita-icon-large-plate","title":"ARITA ICON Porcelain Plate, 23.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 32 tiny icons turn one dense pattern into something new to notice each time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Included illustrated guide reveals the places, objects and workshop tools hidden in the design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Microwave and dishwasher safe, so the detailed design still works as everyday tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, ARITA ICON reads as one dense pattern. Look closer and it begins to break apart into dozens of tiny scenes and objects: a shrine, a climbing kiln, an old chimney, brushes, a potter’s wheel and even the quarry where Arita’s porcelain story began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 32 icons altogether, divided between 16 places and landscapes around Arita and 16 tools used in porcelain making. The 16 + 16 structure refers to 1616, the year associated with the beginning of porcelain production in Arita. KIHARA created the design for its 400th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated guide supplied with the plate identifies each motif, so the pattern becomes something to explore rather than understand in a single glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 23.5cm, it works comfortably for everyday mains, sandwiches, salads or food for sharing. 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The red details are added afterwards as overglaze, so the two colours sit at different levels in the finished surface. Look closely and the leaves have a layered quality that a flat printed pattern would not create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 21cm size is an easy everyday plate for toast, sandwiches, salads, cake or a lighter lunch. 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It is the shape of the plate itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ears, body and curling tail define the silhouette, while the three colourways turn that same form into different cats. Blue uses larger irregular patches, Green concentrates its striped pattern around the tail, and Red scatters finer markings across the white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated body gives food a generous serving area while the head and tail remain part of the presentation. At 26cm, it works for a fish fillet with vegetables, cheese and crackers, antipasti, canapés or an informal one-plate lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea also continues beyond this size. 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Cake, sandwiches, salads or a simple lunch still read clearly, while the Kutani colour acts almost like a frame around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration has more depth than an ordinary flat print. Seikou formulates its own glassy overglaze enamels and produces its transfer papers in-house. The original outlines begin as hand-drawn artwork, the transfers are applied to the porcelain by hand, and firing leaves the colour glossy and slightly raised enough to see and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 21cm, it moves easily between dessert, breakfast, lunch and side-dish use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the patterns also continue across Seikou mugs, rice bowls and cups, so the table can be coordinated gradually or mixed across different motifs rather than bought as one fixed matching set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-umekiku-set?variant=54315033526615\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUmekiku set\u003c\/a\u003e: plate, mug, lucky cup and rice bowl\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-ishidatami-set?variant=54315151819095\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIshidatami set\u003c\/a\u003e: plate, mug and rice bowl\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/seikou-kiln-chidori-set?variant=54315102798167\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChidori set\u003c\/a\u003e: plate, lucky cup and rice bowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChidori \u003c\/strong\u003e(a small plover shown flying over waves) is one of Japan's oldest good luck patterns; birds crossing rough water together have long stood for a marriage, or a household, that gets through hard times side by side, and the name plays on a pun for taking a thousand victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIshidatami \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(a chequered, cobblestone pattern) takes its name from stone paving laid out in a grid; in Japan it is considered protective against misfortune, and because the grid repeats outward with no natural end, it is also read as a wish for prosperity that keeps on going.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura \u003c\/strong\u003e(cherry blossom) needs little introduction; here it scatters densely across a deep blue ground, marking the turn of the Japanese year toward spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmekiku \u003c\/strong\u003e(plum and chrysanthemum) pairs two flowers often seen together in Japanese design: ume flowers while snow is still on the ground, a symbol of quiet resilience, while kiku, the chrysanthemum, is Japan's flower of longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seikou Kiln 青郊窯","offers":[{"title":"Chidori","offer_id":54311719534935,"sku":"PLT-CER-KUT-SKK-001-CHI","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sakura","offer_id":54311719567703,"sku":"PLT-CER-KUT-SKK-001-CRY","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Umekiku","offer_id":54311719600471,"sku":"PLT-CER-KUT-SKK-001-PCH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ishidatami","offer_id":54311719633239,"sku":"PLT-CER-KUT-SKK-001-COB","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05675_78108c57-7b39-4ef9-b398-c9e647c628c8.jpg?v=1786398742"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/collections\/plate_motif-dark.png?v=1790803481","url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/dinner-serving-plates.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}