Tableware to adorn the New Year

The traditional beauty of Kutani in the palm of your hand. A "Aote/Yoshidaya" small dish that adds vibrant color to your table.

Kutani ware, which Ishikawa Prefecture boasts to the world. Among them, the "Ko-Kutani (Aote)" and "Yoshidaya" designs, which are particularly popular and characterized by their powerful and deep colors, have been made into 10.5cm (approx. 3.5 sun) small dishes, perfect for everyday use.

They are crafted by Seikougama, a renowned kiln that brings the beauty of Kutani ware to modern dining tables with its unique techniques. Without using red, the pieces are painted with abundant deep Japanese pigments such as green, yellow, purple, and lapis lazuli, filling in the empty spaces. This profound style gives these small dishes an overwhelming presence. Japanese classical patterns and auspicious motifs such as "Tsuru Karuta," "Tsubaki-zu," and "Hyotan-wari" are vividly expressed, making each piece a delightful item to collect.

When you hold it in your hand, you'll first be surprised by the "plump thickness of the pigments" and the "lustrous shine like glass." Seikougama's Japanese pigments have a transparency and three-dimensionality that could be mistaken for hand-painting, possessing a "genuine texture" that printed ceramics lack.

The 10.5cm size is also a great appeal for its practicality. It's perfect not only as a soy sauce dish for sashimi and sushi, but also as a plate for condiments, pickles, or small tea sweets. For example, when soy sauce is poured onto a vibrant green or yellow background, the color contrast is beautifully enhanced, making your usual meal feel even more colorful and delicious.

There's also the joy of using different patterns to match the atmosphere of your dishes. This is an excellent item that we confidently recommend for your own use, as well as for wedding favors or gifts for your loved ones.

The vibrant red over white porcelain beautifully enhances your dishes. A dignified small bowl in the "Kakiemon style" that perfectly holds delicacies and dressed foods.

This is a "Kakiemon-style Kikuwari Kozuke" from Shinwa Ojiyama Kiln, bringing the elegant colors of the traditional Arita-yaki beauty, the "Kakiemon style," into a size suitable for everyday use.

White porcelain and painting that enhance food

The rim of the bowl is crafted in a "kikuwari" (chrysanthemum petal) style, with continuous waves like flower petals. Combined with the plump, smooth texture (gloss) of the porcelain, it creates an elegant three-dimensional effect and a Japanese aesthetic on your dining table. The design features auspicious flowers and fruits that have been loved since ancient times, such as "chrysanthemum," "persimmon," "plum," "peony," and "pomegranate," drawn with delicate touches.

With a charming size of approximately 8cm in diameter (approx. 130ml capacity) that fits in the palm of your hand, it is exceptionally versatile. It can be used as a small bowl for side dishes such as ohitashi, aemono, or delicacies, as well as a condiment holder or a dessert cup for small fruits or Japanese sweets after a meal.

"Just piling food high makes it look good" — the shape and size

This is a prized item to have, whether as an everyday dish that elevates your usual dining experience or as a special serving dish for New Year's or celebratory occasions.

Please read before purchasing

Each item is made by artisans who manually apply the transfer paper for the design. Therefore, slight variations in pattern alignment, overlapping, and color density are inevitable from one piece to another (or even within the same piece). Please enjoy these unique characteristics of handmade craftsmanship.

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

Your everyday ramen transforms into a "masterpiece from a famous restaurant." The ultimate bowl, delivered from Hasami, exuding beauty and spaciousness.

On a Sunday afternoon, you boil water to prepare your usual instant ramen. Simply serving it in this "IREKO Ireko Bowl (Large)" miraculously transforms even the rising steam into something special. Its meticulously designed sharp form and the deep, vintage-inspired "shabby" texture elevate any simple dish, making it look like art on a canvas. Feel the certain warmth of the earth as you cradle it in your hands, and admire its neat, stackable beauty. This bowl, crafted by Hamatoh, a long-established Hasami ware wholesaler, is more than just tableware. It's destined to become a reliable companion that brings quiet感動 and sophistication to your daily dining table for years to come.

Transforming dishes into "artworks" with calculated shabby texture and framing effect

When you trace your finger along the rim of the bowl, the slightly rough, matte texture of the glaze, applied by artisans, feels smooth and pleasant against your skin. The deep, subdued color palette of shabby black, shabby gray, and shabby brown acts as a magnificent "frame" that highlights vibrant green onions, soft-boiled eggs, and glossy soup. Even the gentle clink of a ladle or chopsticks against the bowl is soothing. It beautifully complements your usual udon or Japanese rice bowls, and even when serving Western-style cafe bowls, it creates a breathtakingly chic presentation. The iron speckles (black dots) and glaze drips, visible on the surface of the bowl, are not found in mass-produced items, but are endearing individualities unique to handcrafted pieces.

A perfect fit for your hands, with a superb capacity of 16cm and 800ml

The 800ml capacity surprisingly offers a generous depth when actually used. Not only does it beautifully accommodate noodles with just the right amount of space, but it's also the "golden ratio" size, neither too big nor too small, for a donburi meal with rice and side dishes. When you fill it with plenty of soup and lift it with both hands, the solid weight of the ceramic provides a pleasant sense of stability in your palms. The exquisite angle of the rim offers a smooth mouthfeel that makes you want to drink every last drop of soup, subtly enhancing your daily dining satisfaction.

The ultimate "stacking" and functional beauty, achieved through the history of Hasami ware

As its brand name "IREKO" (meaning nesting) suggests, the true essence of this bowl lies in the beauty of its perfectly nesting, stackable design. Even if you collect several, they won't clutter your cupboard space, and their stacked form is refined like an objet d'art—a testament to the wisdom of Hasami ware, which has long pursued everyday tableware. Furthermore, despite its high design quality, its ability to withstand microwave and dishwasher use is its greatest appeal, adapting to modern lifestyles. Even on a tiring night, you can confidently reach for it without any stress. This is where its reliability lies.

The "IREKO Ireko Bowl (Large) Shabby ver" is born from the perfect intersection of the expertise of a long-established Hasami company and contemporary lifestyles. While possessing the warmth of a craftsman's touch, it creates a sophisticated and modern dining experience, truly embodying beauty in utility. It's beautiful to look at, pleasant to use, and easy to clean. Once you experience the comfort of this bowl, it possesses such a strong pull that you'll never want to go back to other bowls.

Recommended for those who:

• Want to easily elevate the appearance of their everyday noodle dishes and donburi.
• Have limited cupboard space and are looking for dishes that can be neatly stacked for space-saving storage.
• Want to combine the warmth of handcrafted items with the practicality of dishwasher and microwave compatibility.
• Enjoy matte, subdued color schemes for a cafe-like table setting.

The aesthetic of Kakiemon blossoms on your everyday dining table: A 10.5cm chrysanthemum-shaped small plate that lets you savor the tradition of Arita ware in the palm of your hand.

This small Arita ware plate features vibrant Kakiemon-style patterns floating on translucent white porcelain. Although it measures 10.5cm and fits snugly in the palm of your hand, the smooth, glossy texture that feels "slick" to the touch, and the delicate chrysanthemum relief on the rim, convey a definite sense of comfort every time you hold it. Crafted by Shinwa Ojiyama Kiln, a prestigious Arita ware pottery, this piece embodies the dignity of the historical Kakiemon style while achieving a modern lightness that blends seamlessly into today's dining table, thanks to precise transfer printing techniques. By simply adding a small amount of seasoning or pickles, it brings the serene atmosphere of a high-end Japanese restaurant to your everyday meals.

The comfortable feel of the chrysanthemum form and smooth porcelain on your fingertips

When you pick up the vessel, you'll feel the cool yet smooth sensation unique to porcelain. The richly applied glaze creates a glossy, lustrous surface that produces a satisfying click when chopsticks or cutlery touch it. The intricate chrysanthemum petal-shaped indentations adorning the rim not only offer visual elegance but also provide a good grip when lifting the plate. Despite its small size, it fits comfortably in your fingers, embodying the "beauty of utility" that can only be appreciated through use.

A "dining table frame" that transcends Japanese and Western styles, highlighting the beauty of negative space

This piece beautifully expresses the charm of "Kakiemon," a representative Arita ware style since the Edo period, by showcasing vibrant painting that makes the most of the white porcelain's negative space. The 10.5cm diameter canvas is perfect not only as a sauce dish for soy sauce or ponzu but also for serving a small amount of chopped green onions, ginger, or pickles. The translucent white porcelain vividly enhances the colors of the food, and simply placing it beside sashimi elevates the main dish. Beyond Japanese cuisine, it also serves as a reliable frame that creates a modern, eclectic beauty when used as a dessert plate for macarons, chocolates, or small wagashi (Japanese sweets).

Tough practicality for everyday use, embodying the aesthetic of Shinwa Ojiyama Kiln

While possessing the appearance of a work of art, the greatest appeal of this vessel is its high practicality, which aligns with modern lifestyles. Made from durable porcelain characteristic of Arita ware, it is not only microwave-safe for reheating but also compatible with dishwashers and freezers, allowing it to be used as an everyday dish without hesitation. Furthermore, the gently flared chrysanthemum shape provides excellent stackability when multiple pieces are stored together. It fits beautifully in a cupboard without taking up much space, making it suitable for purchasing multiple pieces for family or guests.

This exquisite piece is a superb fusion of the dignified aesthetic boasted by Arita ware's Shinwa Ojiyama Kiln and user-friendliness that fits modern life. This small plate, which offers both the joy of admiring and the pleasure of using, is confidently recommended not only for everyday use at home but also as a gift for loved ones or a distinctly Japanese souvenir for international friends.

Recommended for:

• Those looking for an elegant soy sauce dish or condiment plate that can be used casually every day.
• Those who wish to incorporate traditional Japanese beauty, such as Arita ware or Kakiemon style, into their daily lives.
• Those who prioritize high practicality, such as microwave and dishwasher compatibility, and ease of stacking.
• Those looking for thoughtful gifts for entertaining or for international guests.