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Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past
From poetry to woodblock prints, Mt. Fuji has been the source of inspiration for a variety of artworks over the centuries.
Interview with Nabeshima Ware Artist: Kawasoe Takahiko—Nabeshima Kosen Kiln
Kosen Kiln's medaka rice fIsh series tableware has a charm that grabs your attention as soon as you lay eyes on it.
The Shoza style is a fine and gorgeous style of painting that uses Western-style paints in addition to the traditional Kutani Gosai.
Mokubei is a style characterized by filling blank spaces with calming red pigments.
What is Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?
Akae-kinrande is a gorgeous, sophisticated, and graceful style of Kutani ware. It has a gold design with a red background.
Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2
Shin-ichi Nakaya, Director of The Kutani porcelain Art Museum discusses historical stories and painting styles of Kutani ware.
Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls
Today, I'd like to share with you my deep fascination and attachment with beloved kokeshi dolls.
What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?
Yoshidaya style’s charm is its use of translucent pigment and delicate painting style, as well as its refined, extremely skillfully-drawn pictures.
What is Akae-Saibyo "Iidaya" style?
Akae-saibyo–red dots and lines with intricate detalization–has an eye-catching, detailed beauty.
What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?
Sometsuke is a style that paints a canvas only in indigo pigments. The beauty of this style attracts the viewer with its subtleness.
Experience the soft, fresh aroma and smooth texture of Kishu cypress with the Hollowed Out Bento Box Series and boost the pleasure of your bento box lunches.
Interview with an Artist: Kaichiro Yamada - Designer of Hutlery
Discover the inspiration behind Kaichiro’s beautiful designs and the process of making Hutlery products.
Timeless Treasures: Japan's Love of Celadon Porcelain Throughout the Years
Discover Japan's timeless love for celadon porcelain, from ancient imperial treasures to captivating modern masterpieces.
Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization
There are various Kutani ware styles and techniques, ranging from gosai-de derived from Ko-Kutani, to the popular Akae–fine red painting.
Here we will introduce what gold represents in Japan, as well as tableware pieces that reflect Japanese aesthetics.
Kutani ware’s charm is its heavy handed painting techniques, and Ko-Kutani ware (Old Kutani) is particularly powerful and captivating.
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