Hasami ware Korin kiln

This is the "Fuchi Sabi Mikomi Suji Kikyo Gourd-shaped Small Bowl" from Korin Kiln, meticulously crafted in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture.

Though a petite 6.8cm, fitting in the palm of your hand, its overwhelming beauty and presence make it a charming masterpiece. The delicate brush-painted sometsuke lines on the inside of the bowl and the "sabi-maki" technique that tightens the rim create a dignified and elegant overall impression.

The design, combining a gourd-shaped waist reminiscent of a gourd and a "kikyo-buchi" rim that waves like flower petals, is not just beautiful. It’s easy to hold and fits smoothly in your hand, and it offers excellent stability when stacked, perfectly embodying the "beauty of use" (functional beauty) unique to Hasami ware.

Although it appears thin and delicate at first glance, the kikyo-buchi rim is finished robustly, making it not only suitable for everyday home use but also confidently recommended for professional use in restaurants where tough usage is required.

With a substantial depth of 5cm, it is ideal for elegantly serving vinegared dishes with liquid, rare delicacies, small appetizers, or accompaniments for drinks. Just a small serving of your usual meal in this small bowl will elevate your dining table to a higher level, like a fine Japanese restaurant.

A dish recommended with confidence by a tableware specialist, elevating your daily dining experience. From Korin Kiln, a Hasami ware producer in Nagasaki Prefecture, we introduce the "Yorakumon Hirabachi," combining traditional beauty with the robustness to suit modern lifestyles.

"Kikyo-buchi" to beautifully highlight ingredients

The rim of the dish is finished in "Kikyo-buchi," reminiscent of delicate bellflower petals. Its smooth curves give the entire dish a dignified and elegant impression, beautifully framing the food like a picture. Its refined form is perfect for entertaining, such as at kaiseki meals.

An auspicious traditional pattern, "Yorakumon"

Painted on the white porcelain is the "Yorakumon," a beloved pattern from ancient times. Originally an auspicious pattern derived from ornaments such as those for Buddhist statues (decorations made by weaving jewels and precious metals), it adds elegance to your dining table. The shading of the sometsuke (underglaze blue) complements Japanese cuisine perfectly.

The perfect size and "reliable sturdiness" for everyday use

With a diameter of 15cm and a height of 5.5cm, this "medium bowl" size is most frequently used for single servings of side dishes. It's ideal for simmered root vegetables like nikujaga, cold tofu, or agedashi tofu. Its ample depth allows you to safely serve dishes with liquid.

Furthermore, its reliable "thick body" is noteworthy. It is built to be extremely sturdy, making it perfect for casual daily use at home, and highly supported by restaurants (professional use) that require durability. It is also microwave and dishwasher safe, offering high practicality that suits modern life.

Texture and Fit

This small gourd-shaped bowl fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. The wavy rim and constricted waist fit snugly in your fingertips, providing a stable grip despite its small size. The smooth texture characteristic of porcelain is pleasantly accented by the slightly earthy, matte texture of the "fuchisabi" (rust-colored rim) applied to the edge.

Artisan Craftsmanship and the Play of Light

The delicate striated pattern on the inner base creates shadows when it catches the light, making the food appear to float. Furthermore, the varying intensity of the rust color on the rim and the vermilion lines, a result of meticulous handcrafting, mean that no two bowls are exactly alike, adding to their charm.

Size and Usability 7cm is the perfect size for a single large umeboshi (pickled plum), or an elegant serving of ikura (salmon roe) or chinmi (delicacies). Simply placing one on your usual dinner plate or one-plate meal instantly brightens the table with its auspicious gourd and kikyo (bellflower) shapes and accent of vermilion red.

An Auspicious Shape that Sits Quaintly. A Palm-Sized Brilliance that Fits Your Fingertips.

This small bowl, a charming blend of the auspicious gourd and the dignified kikyo (bellflower), is both elegant and endearing.

As specialists, what we truly appreciate about it is its "perfect fit" and "presence." Although it's a small 7cm, the gentle curves of the gourd shape fit perfectly in your fingers, making it very easy to handle.

A Tabletop Accent

Perfect for black beans in osechi ryori, a few grains of ikura, or condiments like shiokara (salted squid guts) and yuzu kosho. Simply add it alongside your main dish to transform your home-cooked meal into something akin to a high-end restaurant spread.

Please enjoy the nuances of color and texture that are unique to the artisan's handiwork at your everyday table.

Individual products may vary slightly in color, painting style, and weight. Additionally, some products may have small black dots (iron spots) on the surface or glaze drips, but these do not affect the quality.

Hand-drawn beauty spreading across your table. The aesthetic form of a "sugegasa" gently cradles your dishes.

This mukozuke (small-sized bowl) from "Korin Kiln," inheriting the tradition of Hasami ware from Nagasaki Prefecture, features a unique and elegant form reminiscent of a sugegasa (traditional Japanese straw hat). The "inner and outer net" pattern, drawn seamlessly from the inside to the outside of the bowl, is entirely hand-painted by skilled artisans. The endlessly smooth and gently spreading lines elevate everyday dishes to a special meal. Despite its beautiful appearance, it boasts a surprisingly light weight of 200g when held. It is an irreplaceable piece that brings sophisticated comfort and the warmth of craftsmanship to your daily dining scene.

The warmth of hand-drawing felt at your fingertips, and the comfortable lightness of a surprising 200g.

When gently cupped in both hands, the smooth texture characteristic of high-quality porcelain, along with the subtle relief of the hand-painted net pattern, feels pleasantly familiar to the fingertips. With a substantial presence of 16cm in width and 6.5cm in height, it weighs a mere 200g. This exquisite lightness, easily lifted with one hand, makes everyday dining tasks, from serving to tidying up, incredibly smooth.

The "sugegasa" form elegantly enhances both Japanese and Western cuisine.

The original shape, gently widening towards the rim like an inverted sugegasa, is truly a beautiful frame designed to showcase your dishes. Its ample depth securely holds fresh aemono (dressed dishes) and salads with dressing. If you serve sashimi on a bed of ice, the indigo net pattern enhances the vivid colors of the fish, instantly transforming your everyday table into a quaint small restaurant-like scene.

The fusion of Hasami ware tradition and functionality perfected for daily use.

With over 400 years of history, Hasami ware has evolved as "everyday tableware" that closely accompanies people's lives. This piece from Korin Kiln, inheriting that spirit, embodies the beauty of craftsmanship while offering practical features essential for modern lifestyles, such as microwave, dishwasher, and even freezer compatibility. Its sugegasa-like expanding shape allows for beautiful and space-saving stacking in the cupboard, realizing stress-free daily use.

This masterpiece perfectly harmonizes the reliable techniques of historic Hasami ware with functionality that fits modern dining. The warm, hand-drawn net pattern and the meticulously designed sugegasa form enrich daily meals. From special hospitality for guests to an accompaniment for everyday drinks, it will become a dependable presence that you'll find yourself reaching for repeatedly and cherishing for a long time. It is a piece of assured quality that also makes a delightful gift.

Recommended for:

• Those who wish to elegantly and beautifully serve sashimi, aemono, salads, etc., as if in a fine restaurant.
• Those attracted to hand-painted sometsuke (blue and white porcelain) ware that combines warmth and precision.
• Those looking for beautiful Japanese tableware that is easy to care for and practical, such as being microwave and dishwasher safe.
• Those who want to acquire light, easy-to-hold medium bowls that can be stacked in a cupboard.