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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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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At 10.5cm wide, it suits wagashi, condiments, a small arrangement of pickles, or as a tray for placing small objects at the table. 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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. 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They turn a meal into a small occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl in this set is formed by hand, which means the gold finish settles slightly differently on every piece: a touch warmer here, a faint variation in depth there. The effect when all five are laid out together is quietly luminous, present without demanding attention. At 11cm across and 5.5cm tall, they are kobachi size, right for a dessert, a side dish, a few olives, or a small arrangement of fruit at the end of a meal. Because they are handmade glass rather than heat-resistant glass, they are for serving, not cooking; treat them as you would any good everyday glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a set, they are ready to wrap and give. 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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. This gift set contains six small plates in three knot motifs, each appearing twice. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Musubi (結び) represents a wish for a long and lasting bond. The Kichijo Musubi (吉祥結び) expresses a wish for good luck and good health. The Ume Musubi (梅結び), shaped after the plum blossom, stands for an unbreakable bond, protection from harm, and a brightening of your path\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each plate is 11cm wide, suited to wagashi, pickles, condiments or small desserts. The set comes in a presentation box ready to give, and makes a considered gift for a wedding, housewarming, or any occasion where connection is the feeling you want to express.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taseigama 田清窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928680329559,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-TAS-003-GBX","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04758.jpg?v=1777217771"},{"product_id":"arita-musubi-set-blue-red-plates","title":"Hand-painted Arita ware \"Musubi\" pair of blue and red plates","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- Musubi (結び) knot: symbolises a long-lasting relationship and enduring bond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Contrasting red and blue; 15cm wide; sold as a pair in a presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed for celebration, blue for calm. 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. At 15cm wide, the plates suit a main dish, shared sweets, or a simple meal. Presented in a gift box, they are a natural choice for a wedding, anniversary, or any occasion marking a bond between two people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taseigama 田清窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928681541975,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-TAS-004-GBX","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04844.jpg?v=1777217993"}],"url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/ready-for-your-next-banquet.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}