{"title":"Everyday banquet 日常の宴","description":"\u003cp\u003eA banquet does not need to be grand. Everyday Banquet reflects the Japanese tradition of treating daily meals as meaningful occasions. Our curated selection of Japanese bowls, plates, and dining accessories highlights the elegance of traditional craftsmanship and modern simplicity. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wakakusa-glazed-curved-bowl","title":"Wakakusa glazed \"Tokusa\" (十草) curved-rim bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hasami-yaki (波佐見焼), Nagasaki Prefecture, over 400 years of porcelain tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tokusa (十草) stripe with wakakusa (若草) spring-green glaze; subtle kan'nyu crackle on interior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 18cm wide, 6.8cm tall; suited to salads, pasta, sharing dishes or everyday use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo familiar Japanese tableware traditions in one bowl: the tokusa (十草) stripe, a rhythmic pattern inspired by the straight parallel lines of horsetail grass, and the wakakusa (若草) glaze, a fresh spring-green tone whose name means 'young grass' and suggests the colour of a hillside in early April. Together they create something that feels both classic and easy to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Hasami-yaki (波佐見焼), Nagasaki Prefecture, a porcelain tradition supplying everyday tableware for over 400 years, the bowl has a gently curved rim and a lightly undulating hand-finished surface that gives it movement without formality. The interior glaze shows subtle kan'nyu (貫入), a fine crackle pattern that develops naturally during the kiln cooling process and is a mark of character in Japanese ceramics rather than a flaw. At 18cm wide it is generous enough for a salad, a pasta portion, or a shared side dish at the centre of the table. 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The pattern on this bowl carries that movement with it, cobalt blue brushwork that spirals across the white porcelain surface with the kind of energy that remains calm rather than busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's oldest porcelain tradition, the bowl uses the classic combination of shiroji (白地, white porcelain body) and gosu (呉須, cobalt-based pigment) that made Arita ware famous across the world from the 17th century. The kine-gata (pestle-shaped) silhouette gives a tall, gently narrowing form that sits well in the hands and has a strong, grounded presence at the table. The uzushio decoration is applied by hand using brushwork and shading techniques that create movement and depth across both the interior and exterior surface. 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Arita became renowned for its luminous white base and vivid overglaze decoration, eventually exported across the world under the Imari name. The kine-gata (杵型, pestle-shaped) silhouette has a slightly narrowed waist and rounded body that makes the bowl comfortable to hold and practical for everyday use. The small floral motif (小花草紋) is applied by hand, bringing a sense of seasonality and quiet artistry to each piece. Distributed by Ozaki Touki (尾崎陶器) of Saga Prefecture, a fifth-generation coordinator across the Hizen ceramic region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozaki Touki 尾崎陶器","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928471761239,"sku":"BOW-CER-ARI-OSA-003-","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04956.jpg?v=1777672898"},{"product_id":"ancient-pottery-mino-ware-bowl-small","title":"Ancient Pottery Mino-ware bowl - small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, over 1,300 years of ceramic tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By CHIPS Inc., designed in Gunma, produced in Mino's specialist factories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 13.8cm wide, 5cm deep; suits side dishes, snacks, fruit or dessert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small bowl that earns daily use is rarely the most impressive one on the shelf. It is the one that feels right every time you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is CHIPS Inc.'s Ancient Pottery bowl in the smaller size, made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) of Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic region with over 1,300 years of continuous production. CHIPS was founded in 2016 to make tableware people reach for without thinking: handles that balance naturally, rims that meet the lip comfortably, glazes that look better as the table fills up. The Ancient Pottery finish is deliberately quiet, muted tones with a softly weathered quality and natural yuragi (揺らぎ) in the glaze, the gentle irregularities that mean no two pieces are quite identical. At 13.8cm wide and 5cm deep it works for side dishes, a small salad, fruit, or a dessert. The kind of bowl that quietly becomes indispensable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIPS Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":52928472088919,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-001-BRS","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":52928472121687,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-001-GRY","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52928472154455,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-001-WHT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04720.jpg?v=1777184250"},{"product_id":"ancient-pottery-mino-ware-bowl-large","title":"Ancient Pottery Mino-ware bowl - large","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, over 1,300 years of ceramic tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By CHIPS Inc., designed in Gunma, produced in Mino's specialist factories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 14.5cm wide, 4cm deep; suits curry, pasta, salad or family sharing dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome bowls are for careful occasions. This one is for Tuesday night curry or a generous pasta and a glass of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Pottery bowl is made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, a ceramic region with over 1,300 years of history and responsible for roughly half of all tableware produced in Japan. CHIPS Inc. was founded in 2016 with a clear purpose: to make tableware people reach for without thinking. Rather than manufacturing directly, they partner with specialist Mino factories whose craftsmen understand the clay intimately, producing pieces that combine contemporary design sensibility with deep regional skill. The Ancient Pottery glaze takes its cue from vintage folk ceramics: a softly weathered finish with yuragi (揺らぎ), the quiet irregularities and natural speckle that make each piece slightly different from the next. At 14.5cm wide with a generous depth, this large bowl handles curry rice, pasta, salads or any dish meant for the centre of the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIPS Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":52928475791703,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-002-BRS","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":52928475824471,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-002-GRY","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52928475857239,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-002-WHT","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04711.jpg?v=1777184568"},{"product_id":"soup-bowl-urushi-lacquerd-akane","title":"Urushi lacquered soup bowl in deep red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Aizu lacquerware (会津漆器), Fukushima Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hasori silhouette with sweeping outward curves; Akita castor aralia (sen) wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 12cm wide, 7cm tall; hand-lacquered in deep red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick up an urushi lacquer bowl and the first thing you notice is how little it weighs. The second thing is how it keeps the heat inside without passing it to your hands. These two qualities together are what made lacquerware Japan's everyday table companion long before ceramics were widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soup bowl is made in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, a city whose lacquerware tradition dates back centuries and whose craftsmen continue to work in the same careful way today. The wood is Akita castor aralia (sen), grown in the cold of Hokkaido, which produces a particularly light and fine-grained timber well suited to thin-walled bowls. The Hasori (端反り) shape features gracefully sweeping curves that flare outward at the rim, making the bowl easy to lift to the mouth with both hands in the traditional Japanese way. The deep red urushi finish is built from multiple hand-applied coats, each one dried and polished before the next is added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476053847,"sku":"BOW-LAC-WDH-001-RED","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04716.jpg?v=1777221963"},{"product_id":"kurikyu-odate-bentwood-bowl","title":"Odate bentwood bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Odate Magewappa (大館曲げわっぱ), Akita Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Kurikyu, sixth-generation workshop; master Shunji Kurimori, nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Akita-sugi cedar, cherry bark stitching; 12.8cm wide, 7.2cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar has a particular warmth in the hand that ceramics never quite replicate. This Odate magewappa (大館曲げわっぱ) bowl by Kurikyu is made from Akita-sugi cedar, steamed until pliable, then bent and fastened with sakura-kawa (桜皮, cherry bark) without glue or nails. The bending is done entirely by feel; machines cannot replicate the judgement of pressure and angle that prevents the wood from cracking. The exterior is finished with a hand-applied urethane coating that protects the wood whilst keeping it light to the touch, whilst the interior is left as natural unfinished cedar, allowing the wood to breathe and the faint cedar fragrance to remain present with every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurikyu has been working this craft in Odate, Akita, since 1874, now in its sixth generation under master Shunji Kurimori, a nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman (現代の名工) and one of Japan's highest living-craft honours. Odate Magewappa is a METI-designated traditional craft. At 12.8cm wide and 7.2cm tall, this bowl suits rice, soup, or fruit. It grows more characterful with every use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurikyu 栗久老鋪","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476184919,"sku":"BOW-WOD-KUR-001-M","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03356_df01a4aa-cfa1-4cea-aef1-2c6edcc4721c.jpg?v=1774905681"},{"product_id":"shirasagi-sibo-series-wooden-bowl","title":"Wooden bowl sibo-series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器), Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-turned by Shirasagi Mokkogei; walls thinned to 1 to 2mm, fuki-urushi wiped lacquer finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 11cm wide, 7.3cm tall; available in beige and green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood holds warmth differently from ceramic. Not the transferred warmth of hot liquid, but something that lives in the material itself, present before anything is poured in. This is what makes a wooden bowl feel different in the hands from the first moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is made by Shirasagi Mokkogei (白鷺木工) in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, a workshop in its third generation specialising in Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器), a METI-designated lathe-turning tradition with a history spanning over 400 years in the mountain forests of Ishikawa. Each bowl is turned on a lathe until the walls reach just 1 to 2 millimetres, a process that demands exceptional steadiness and judgement. The finish is fuki-urushi (拭き漆), wiped lacquer applied and buffed by hand to bring out the wood's natural grain rather than obscure it. The result is light enough to feel almost weightless, warm to hold, and quietly beautiful. Available in beige and muted green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/shirasagi-set?variant=53280016662871\"\u003eShirasagi bundle set\u003c\/a\u003e for a full collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirasagi 白鷺木工","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":52928476348759,"sku":"BOW-WOD-SSG-001-BEI","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928476381527,"sku":"BOW-WOD-SSG-001-GRN","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04917.jpg?v=1777480033"},{"product_id":"chopstick-rest-ketchu","title":"Chopstick rest - Ketchup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shaped as a miniature ketchup bottle; fine shiroji porcelain, glossy overglaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- The kind of thing guests notice and ask about\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKetchup in Japan is not an afterthought. It is the base of omurice (オムライス), the sauce in napolitan pasta, the essential partner of hamburg steak. The bottle shape, red and familiar, belongs to the vocabulary of Japanese home cooking in a way that most British households would not expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. This chopstick rest reproduces that bottle in fine shiroji (白地) Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, with the glossy overglaze and crisp detailing that make Arita ware recognisable at any scale. 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Richer, slightly tangier than European versions, it goes on okonomiyaki, takoyaki, potato salads and any number of things that probably should not work as well as they do. The tube shape, with its characteristic red cap, is one of the most recognisable objects in a Japanese kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. This chopstick rest reproduces that tube in fine Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, with a smooth underside that sits neatly on the table. Keeps chopstick tips clean and makes the table feel like it was thought about. 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It goes with ebi furai (エビフライ, breaded prawns), menchi katsu and any number of yoshoku dishes where crispy and creamy are the point. The bottle shape is immediately recognisable to anyone who has eaten at a Japanese family restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. This chopstick rest reproduces that bottle in fine Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, with glossy overglaze capturing the familiar label colours. Keeps chopstick tips off the table and starts a conversation. 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Each piece is mouth-blown and hand-formed by craftsmen; the layered coloured glass shifts as the light moves across the surface, and individual differences between pieces are the mark of hand production. This rest is from the Kinsai (金彩, gold decoration) series. Deep coloured glass is formed in a fan shape and gold leaf (金箔) is added within, creating a surface where the gold appears to float inside the glass rather than sitting on top of it. The effect at the table is warm and quietly elegant, well-suited to Japanese tableware and any setting where the small details matter. Each rest is hand-formed at 35mm across and 13mm tall; individual differences in colour distribution and gold placement are part of the character of hand production. Available in Peony (deep red), Green and Navy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":52928477299031,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-003-PEO","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928477331799,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-004-GRN","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928477364567,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-005-NAY","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04854.jpg?v=1777220556"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-fortune-small-plate-gold","title":"Hand-painted Arita ware \"Musubi\" knot of good fortune small gold plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture; by Taseigama (田清窯), producing Arita ware since 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kichijo Musubi (吉祥結び) in raised relief with gold overglaze: good health and happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 10.5cm wide; suits wagashi, condiments, small objects or gifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plates do a particular kind of work at a table: they signal care. Placing a wagashi or dessert on a plate like this is considered a change in how it is received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Taseigama (田清窯) in Arita, Saga Prefecture, producing Arita-yaki (有田焼) porcelain since 1956. Arita is Japan's oldest and most widely exported ceramic tradition, developed in the early 17th century. The Musubi (結び) series takes its name from the Japanese art of mizuhiki knotting, where paper cords are tied into specific patterns for gifts and ceremonies. Each knot shape carries a precise meaning, and the lines on each plate are drawn by hand. The Kichijo Musubi (吉祥結び) on this small plate expresses a wish for good health and happiness. It appears in raised relief with gold overglaze on Arita's characteristic bright white porcelain: the relief gives the knot a physical presence that flat decoration cannot, and the gold sits within the raised lines rather than on top of them. At 10.5cm wide, it suits wagashi, condiments, a small arrangement of pickles, or as a tray for placing small objects at the table. Used alongside the larger Musubi plates or the six-plate set, it brings a coherent and quietly festive quality to the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taseigama 田清窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928495550807,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-TAS-001-","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04826.jpg?v=1777217380"},{"product_id":"arita-ware-fortune-main-plate-red","title":"Hand-painted Arita ware \"Musubi\" knot of good fortune red main plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture; by Taseigama (田清窯), producing Arita ware since 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kichijo Musubi (吉祥結び): symbolises a wish for good health and happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Bold red enamel with gold on white porcelain; 21cm wide; hand-drawn lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed in Japanese ceramic tradition is the colour of celebration: good fortune invited in, a meal that is meant to feel like an occasion. This plate earns that weight without overdoing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Taseigama (田清窯) in Arita, Saga Prefecture, producing Arita-yaki (有田焼) porcelain since 1956. Arita is Japan's oldest and most widely exported ceramic tradition, developed in the early 17th century. The Musubi (結び) series takes its name from the Japanese art of mizuhiki knotting, where paper cords are tied into specific patterns for gifts and ceremonies. Each knot shape carries a precise meaning, and the lines on each plate are drawn by hand. The Kichijo Musubi (吉祥結び) on this plate expresses a wish for good health and happiness: an auspicious knot used across Japanese celebratory culture for weddings, housewarmings and occasions marking a fresh start. It appears here as a bold graphic centrepiece in red enamel with touches of gold, hand-drawn on Arita's bright white porcelain. The contrast is strong and the lines are precise. At 21cm wide, the plate suits a main dish, an arrangement of appetisers, or simply a meal that deserves a more considered surface. Used alongside the smaller Musubi plates, it anchors a coordinated table without demanding attention.\"\u003cbr\u003e\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":"mikawachi-ware-main-dish-bowl","title":"Mikawachi ware \"Lazuri\" curry\/pasta dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mikawachi-yaki (三川内焼), Nagasaki Prefecture, over 400 years of ceramic heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Excellence Award, Nagasaki Prefectural Specialty Products Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 21cm wide, 7.5cm deep; suits curry, pasta, grain bowls and sharing dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl that has won an award is not necessarily a better bowl. But this one earned it for reasons that matter at the table: the depth of the glaze, the balance of the form, and the particular way the lapis-blue colour makes food look good against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lazuri dish is made in Mikawachi-yaki (三川内焼), a porcelain tradition from the Sasebo area of Nagasaki Prefecture with over 400 years of history. Mikawachi ware was historically produced as tribute pieces for feudal lords and later for export, developing a reputation for exceptionally fine, white porcelain with precise, delicate painting. The Lazuri's broad, gently curved form suits a wide range of meals: curry, pasta, grain bowls, a generous salad. At 21cm wide and 7.5cm deep it holds a full portion comfortably. The deep blue glaze has a richness that rewards the table setting but does not demand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lazuri received the Excellence Award (優秀賞) at the Nagasaki Prefecture New Specialty Products Exhibition (長崎県特産品新作展), presented by the Nagasaki Prefecture Governor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozaki Touki 尾崎陶器","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928495812951,"sku":"PLT-CER-HIR-OSA-001-M","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04762.jpg?v=1777189833"},{"product_id":"unginkin-bokashi-ichinjyu-zusa-round-stretch-plate-m","title":"Arita ware gold-overglazed round stretch plate with hand-drawn pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition since early 1600s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Gold overglaze (金上絵 kin-uwagusuri) with hand-drawn karakusa arabesque pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 21.3cm wide, 1.8cm deep; each piece varies slightly in brushwork and gold density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold and white is a combination that has been central to Arita porcelain since the 17th century, when Japanese ceramics first reached European courts and the opulent overglaze tradition was born. This plate carries that lineage without ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, this plate features kin-uwagusuri (金上絵, gold overglaze) applied by hand over a karakusa (唐草) arabesque pattern that stretches across the wide, round surface. Karakusa, the Japanese rendering of the arabesque vine motif, has been used in Japanese decorative art for over a millennium, symbolising growth, continuity and long life. Because the gold lines and pattern are applied by hand, each piece has its own slight variation in brushwork density and detail. At 21.3cm wide the plate suits a main dish or shared appetisers. The gold and white combination reads as celebration without requiring a special occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozaki Touki 尾崎陶器","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928496697687,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-OSA-002-","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04749.jpg?v=1777214644"},{"product_id":"kaneko-kohyo-giyaman-plate-7inch","title":"Giyaman 7-inch plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Toki City, Gifu; by Kaneko Kohyo (カネコ小兵製陶所), founded 1921\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Giyaman series: glass-like glaze over hand-carved chrysanthemum mould lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 20.5cm wide; available in blue, brown and green; glaze pools differently on each piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiyaman (ギヤマン) was the word used in Edo Japan for imported glass, borrowed from the Dutch 'diamant'. The name captures exactly what this glaze does: it has the depth and luminosity of glass, catching the light from within rather than reflecting it from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Kaneko Kohyo (カネコ小兵製陶所) in Toki City, Gifu, a family business founded in 1921 now in its fourth generation at the heart of Mino-yaki, Japan's largest ceramic region. The Giyaman series begins with a plaster mould carved by hand in millimetre detail to create chrysanthemum lines that radiate from the centre of the plate. The glaze, refined over two and a half years of testing, settles into these lines during firing and pools at different depths, producing colour that shifts and deepens across the surface. Gas-kiln fired at Mino, each piece is glazed on site. At 20.5cm wide, the plate suits a main course, a generous dessert, or anything that benefits from a surface worth looking at. Available in blue, brown and green.\u003cbr\u003e\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":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":52928496861527,"sku":"PLT-CER-MIN-KOH-001-BRN","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928496894295,"sku":"PLT-CER-MIN-KOH-001-GRN","price":23.0,"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":"Shigaraki ware 26cm plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) stoneware, Shiga Prefecture; by Yamasho Touki (ヤマ庄陶器)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- MINGEI series; natural speckled glaze with stone inclusions; each piece uniquely fired\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 26cm wide, 3.5cm deep; available in yellow, navy and white; suits mains or sharing platters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 26cm, this plate has enough presence to anchor a table. A roasted fish, a pile of vegetables, a shared arrangement of smaller dishes: the broad surface handles all of it, and the Shigaraki clay does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Yamasho Touki (ヤマ庄陶器) in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, a group of kiln sites with unbroken production histories stretching back over a thousand years. The MINGEI series reinterprets Shigaraki folk craft for modern life: familiar in character, contemporary in sensibility. The glaze is a natural speckled finish whose stones add surface expression and whose colour shifts where the flame passed through the kiln. No two pieces share the same finish. This larger plate in the MINGEI series has the same speckled, naturally fired surface as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/mingei-shigaraki-ware-20-5cm-plate?variant=52928497287511\"\u003e20.5cm version\u003c\/a\u003e but the scale gives it more weight at the table. The broad, slightly irregular rim and generous depth suit main courses or sharing platters comfortably. Available in yellow, navy and white. Used alongside the 20.5cm plate from the same series, the two sizes work naturally together.\u003cbr\u003e\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":"Shigaraki ware 20.5cm plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) stoneware, Shiga Prefecture; by Yamasho Touki (ヤマ庄陶器)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- MINGEI series; natural speckled glaze with stone inclusions; each piece uniquely fired\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 20.5cm wide, 2.5cm deep; available in yellow, navy and white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki clay is not refined. It contains stone inclusions that show through the speckled glaze, iron-rich patches that blush and shift in the kiln, and a surface character that comes from the path of the flame through the firing. No two pieces look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Yamasho Touki (ヤマ庄陶器) in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, a group of kiln sites with unbroken production histories stretching back over a thousand years. The MINGEI series reinterprets Shigaraki folk craft for modern life: familiar in character, contemporary in sensibility. The glaze is a natural speckled finish whose stones add surface expression and whose colour shifts where the flame passed through the kiln. No two pieces share the same finish. The MINGEI series takes its name from the mingei (民芸) folk craft movement and its guiding belief that objects made for daily use, made well and made honestly, carry their own beauty. At 20.5cm wide this plate suits a main course, a generous salad, or a shared arrangement. Available in yellow, navy and white. The kind of plate that looks better with food on it than off it.\u003cbr\u003e\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":"lacqure-bowl-cherry-blossom-pattern-pair","title":"Lacquer bowl with cherry blossom pattern - Black and red pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Echizen Shikki (越前漆器), Fukui Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meoto wan (夫婦椀) matched pair; cherry blossom motif on urushi lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 12cm wide; suited to miso soup, rice or gifting for couples and anniversaries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeoto wan (夫婦椀) means 'husband and wife bowls'. It is a matched pair given as a symbol of togetherness, used together at the table each day. The tradition is one of the most enduring in Japanese domestic life, and these cherry blossom bowls carry that meaning with a lightness that suits modern homes as much as traditional ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the Echizen Shikki (越前漆器) tradition of Fukui Prefecture, a METI-designated lacquerware craft dating to the 6th century, each bowl is finished with urushi lacquer applied by hand in thin coats that build a deep, polished surface. The cherry blossom motif sits against the lacquer ground in a way that feels neither busy nor formal, a calm seasonal detail that is easy to live with every day. At 12cm wide, the bowls suit miso soup, rice, or small side dishes. Gift-ready as a pair for an anniversary, wedding, or any occasion that deserves something lasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen urushi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928664043863,"sku":"BOW-LAC-EUL-001-GBX","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05028.jpg?v=1778169919"},{"product_id":"lacqure-bowl-external-pattern-black-and-red-pair","title":"Lacquer bowl with line pattern - Black and red pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Echizen Shikki (越前漆器), Fukui Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-applied lacquer; simple line pattern on each bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Sold as a black and red pair, 14.4cm wide, suited to soup, rice or side dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular pleasure in a bowl that does not clatter. Urushi lacquer gives the surface a warmth and quiet that ceramic cannot, and insulates gently so the bowl stays comfortable in the hands through a full bowl of miso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bowls are made in the Echizen Shikki (越前漆器) tradition of Fukui Prefecture, a lacquerware craft with roots stretching back to the 6th century and designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. The finish is hon-urushi te-nuri (本漆手塗り), meaning the lacquer is hand-applied in thin successive coats rather than sprayed, giving the surface its depth, warmth, and softly refined sheen. The line pattern adds a calm visual rhythm without competing with food. Sold as a black and red pair, they are well suited to a shared table and make a considered gift for a couple or household.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen urushi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928664797527,"sku":"BOW-LAC-EUL-002-","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05076.jpg?v=1778170388"},{"product_id":"matsuri-hanabi-chopstick-rest-chopstick-set","title":"Summer fireworks chopstick set with glass rest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Two glass rests by Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ), Aomori: MATSURI (festival) and HANABI (fireworks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Chopsticks: Wakasa-nuri (若狭塗) lacquer, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Both rests hand-formed; presented in a decorative gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo glass rests, two seasons of celebration: one for the festival, one for the fireworks that end it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) is a glass craft from Aomori Prefecture that draws on the colours of the local sea, sky and seasons. Each piece is mouth-blown and hand-formed by craftsmen; the layered coloured glass shifts as the light moves across the surface, and individual differences between pieces are the mark of hand production. This set contains two rests from the MATSURI HANABI series. The MATSURI rest evokes the colour and energy of a Japanese summer festival: mikoshi portable shrines, the rhythm of hayashi music, the flash of happi festival coats. The HANABI rest captures the moment fireworks burst across the night sky, vivid colours radiating outward in layered glass. Each rest is hand-formed and shows its own slight variation. The chopsticks are Wakasa-nuri (若狭塗), a lacquer tradition from Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, designated as a traditional craft. Each pair is hand-finished; the wood grain and colour tone vary between pairs. The combination of Aomori glass and Fukui lacquerwork brings two distinct Japanese craft traditions to a single place at the table. Presented in a decorative gift box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928665026903,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-001-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04817-2.jpg?v=1777219468"},{"product_id":"sakura-hanabira-chopstick-rest-chopstick","title":"Sakura fireworks chopstick set with glass rest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Glass rest by Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ), Aomori: Sakura Sakura (さくらさくら) series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shizuku (droplet) shape with sakura blossoms scattered within in soft pink glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Chopsticks: Wakasa-nuri (若狭塗) lacquer, Obama City, Fukui; in a decorative gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA droplet of glass with cherry blossoms caught inside it. The sakura do not sit on the surface; they are within the glass itself, visible through the soft pink transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) is a glass craft from Aomori Prefecture that draws on the colours of the local sea, sky and seasons. Each piece is mouth-blown and hand-formed by craftsmen; the layered coloured glass shifts as the light moves across the surface, and individual differences between pieces are the mark of hand production. This set is from the Sakura Sakura (さくらさくら) series, designed to bring the warmth and quiet joy of spring to the table. The chopstick rest is formed in a shizuku (droplet) shape with cherry blossom motifs scattered inside the layered glass: soft cherry-blossom pink against the clarity of the glass. The rest is max 42mm across and 13mm tall. The chopsticks are Wakasa-nuri (若狭塗), a lacquer tradition from Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, designated as a traditional craft. Each pair is hand-finished; the wood grain and colour tone vary between pairs. 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On these chopsticks it sits alongside heart-shaped petals in fresh blue and red lacquer, giving the pair a warmth that suits both everyday use and the table set for guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the Echizen Shikki (越前漆器) tradition of Fukui Prefecture, a lacquerware craft with roots stretching back over 1,500 years and designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Echizen craftsmen have refined the balance, tip geometry and lacquer application of chopsticks for centuries, producing a surface that is smooth to the touch and slightly grippy enough for confident handling. The blue and red colourways are finished in urushi lacquer over a slim wooden body, producing a surface that is smooth to the touch with just enough grip to handle food confidently. Includes chopstick rests. 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The triangular cross-section on these sits differently in the hand: the three flat faces give a natural resting point for the fingers and a more confident grip at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the Echizen Shikki (越前漆器) tradition of Fukui Prefecture, a lacquerware craft with roots stretching back over 1,500 years and designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Echizen craftsmen have refined the balance, tip geometry and lacquer application of chopsticks for centuries, producing a surface that is smooth to the touch and slightly grippy enough for confident handling. These chopsticks are finished in urushi lacquer with a slender, tapered tip suited to precise handling. The set includes a small Mt. Fuji (富士山) chopstick rest: a calm, quietly auspicious detail that makes the set feel complete and considered. 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This one has been designed so that several of them can live on an open shelf in a tower, each glaze different, taking up almost no space at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) by CHIPS Inc., a Gunma-based design studio that partners with specialist Mino factories to produce tableware people use without ceremony. The straight walls are not just a design choice: they allow the mugs to stack stably, the inset base of each sitting cleanly inside the one below. A generously sized handle gives a secure three-finger grip; the gently curved lip is comfortable whether the cup holds coffee, tea, or hojicha. At 280ml and 8.3cm wide, the capacity is right for a proper drink without being oversized. 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Not uncontrolled, but guided: a technique called namari-gake (釉垂れ), where the glaze is applied so that it moves during firing, leaving trails, pools and beads of colour on the surface. No two mugs look the same. A fine kan'nyu (貫入) crackle runs through the glaze as it cools, adding another layer of quiet variation to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nagara series is made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, at the heart of the Mino-yaki region. The mugs are formed from aka-tsuchi (赤土), an iron-rich red clay that gives the glaze colours their particular depth and warmth. Each piece develops kan'nyu (貫入), a fine crackle pattern in the glaze that appears during cooling and deepens with use over time. Because aka-tsuchi is slightly absorbent, seasoning the mug with starchy water before first use (a process called mezome, 目止め) is recommended if you want to prevent staining. The compact, rounded body has a hand-attached handle sized for everyday comfort. 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The glaze earns the name. Soft layers of white and blue pool and shift across the surface, each mug catching the colours differently depending on where the glaze settles during firing. A fine crackle pattern (kan'nyu, 貫入) runs through the surface, deepening gradually with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nagara series is made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, at the heart of the Mino-yaki region. The mugs are formed from aka-tsuchi (赤土), an iron-rich red clay that gives the glaze colours their particular depth and warmth. Each piece develops kan'nyu (貫入), a fine crackle pattern in the glaze that appears during cooling and deepens with use over time. Because aka-tsuchi is slightly absorbent, seasoning the mug with starchy water before first use (a process called mezome, 目止め) is recommended if you want to prevent staining. The compact, gently tapered body feels solid without being heavy, with a hand-attached handle sized for everyday comfort. 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Together on the table they suggest exactly what the knot means: two things bound together, each distinct, each making the other more complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Taseigama (田清窯) in Arita, Saga Prefecture, producing Arita-yaki (有田焼) porcelain since 1956. Arita is Japan's oldest and most widely exported ceramic tradition, developed in the early 17th century. The Musubi (結び) series takes its name from the Japanese art of mizuhiki knotting, where paper cords are tied into specific patterns for gifts and ceremonies. Each knot shape carries a precise meaning, and the lines on each plate are drawn by hand. The Musubi (結び) knot depicted on this pair represents a long-lasting relationship and enduring bond: the basic mizuhiki knot used for celebrations and gifts throughout Japan. Here it appears in contrasting red and blue on Arita's bright white porcelain, the hand-drawn overglaze lines giving the motif a crisp, precise character. 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Not borrowed warmth from a hot drink, but something that lives in the grain itself. This set gathers four of Shirasagi Mokkogei's hand-turned pieces for a table that feels quietly considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Shirasagi Mokkogei (白鷺木工) in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, working within the Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器) tradition, a METI-designated craft with over 400 years of history. Each piece is turned on a lathe until the walls reach 1 to 2mm, then finished with fuki-urushi wiped lacquer that reveals the wood's grain and natural warmth rather than concealing it. The set is designed to be used together, and the contrast between the zelkova's dramatic wavy grain and the cherry's quieter warmth gives the table a considered variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Because no two pieces of wood are the same in nature, every one of these truely has its unique pattern and colour. 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