Jun 18, 2025

Breezy Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White

Written by Team MUSUBI

Imagine a sunlit long table where guests help themselves to an array of seasonal delights, each dish thoughtfully presented on tableware fit for summer, from textured stoneware to crisp blue-and-white sometsuke. In this relaxed, buffet-style summer setting, the cool indigo patterns of each sauce plate and small bowl evoke a gentle breeze, while the uncluttered layout invites mingling and conversation. Every element strikes the perfect balance between effortless elegance and laid-back comfort—an invitation to savor the season one breezy bite at a time.

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Chilled Summer Flavors Sometsuke’s Refined Hospitality Refreshing Vibes from Tableware Featured Collection

Chilled Summer Flavors

Inari zushi’s rich, silky sweetness—brightened by a medley of peak-season produce—will awaken your appetite even on the hottest summer day. Presented on Musashi Kiln’s Water Plant Rectangle Dinner Plate, the stoneware’s gently undulating surface perfectly echoes the tofu pouch’s tender texture, amplifying the dish’s fresh, earthy flavors.

The pale, translucent hues of Arita ware create an elegant canvas for the honeyed sweetness of melon and the crisp freshness of cucumber, letting each bite’s natural vibrancy shine. Paired with the footed Reeds and Birds Kobachi Small Bowl, the table gains layered visual intrigue, elevating both presentation and flavor.

The Kamo Eggplant Large Bowl marries form and function. Adorned with Kyoto’s traditional vegetable motifs in the sometsuke technique, it beautifully showcases the clean bite of chilled udon noodles. At 24 cm (9.4 in) across, it provides ample space for thorough mixing.

Sometsuke’s Refined Hospitality

With their classic blue-and-white palette and airy designs, sometsuke pieces have been cherished summer table staples in Japan since the Edo era (1603–1868 CE). These kobachi small bowls boast refined, subtle hues and a perfectly petite size, ideal for gatherings where guests can easily reach for a bowl and enjoy what's inside.

The sometsuke sauce plates are equally exquisite and charming, and the Floral Plum-Shaped Sauce Plate—with its gently rounded edge—brings a soft, welcoming flourish.

Refreshing Vibes from Tableware

For the ultimate visual chill, glassware is unbeatable. The Ice Bamboo 3-Piece Edo Glass Sake Set lives up to its name—its crystal-clear translucence seems to breathe a cool summer breeze across the table, inviting calm and comfort with every pour.

The Hexagonal Patterned Basketry Basket with Lid and the Octagonal Zumen Chopsticks Pair Set are both crafted from natural bamboo. Their light weight and organic grain lend an effortless sense of comfort and refreshing cool to any table.

As summer unfurls its golden glow, let these breeze-kissed flavors and artful serveware transform your gatherings into leisurely celebrations of the season. Let’s embrace the elegance of Arita ware and the crisp clarity of Edo glass, sharing laughter and savoring summer’s simple joys—one chill delight at a time.

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Sometsuke

Sometsuke is a decorative Japanese pottery technique also known as Blue and White. It is cherished worldwide for its cobalt blue and white contrast. The visually appealing design, combined with a fine, smooth finish and lightweight feel, enhances the user experience. This makes it especially valued not only in tableware but also in art pieces.

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