Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Kutani ware
Kutani Ware's Tribute to Harvest Colors
A gold-outlined large turnip on burgundy, and vividly portrayed berries, both infuse a dining…
Kutani Elegance: An Exquisite Table Decor for a Sophisticated Office Party
Enjoy the elegance and sophistication of exquisite Kutani tableware with this unique office party…
The Elegance of Vivid Florals with Kutani Ware
We incorporated captivating tableware items, accentuated by the bright iconic hues of the Yoshidaya…
What is Kutani Shoza Style?
Learn about shoza, a painting style that uses Western-style paints alongside the traditional Kutani…
What is Kutani Mokubei Style?
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…
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…
What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?
Yoshidaya style’s charm is its use of translucent pigment and delicate painting style, as…
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…
An Onigiri Lunch with Comforting Kutani Ware
One of the most beloved and iconic food items in Japan, the "onigiri" is…
Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization
There are various Kutani ware styles and techniques, ranging from gosai-de derived from Ko-Kutani,…
What is Ko-Kutani Style?
Discover the bold colors and dynamic brushwork of Ko-Kutani style, the vibrant origin of…
Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 1
Kutani ware was introduced in 1655, during the early Edo period (1603-1868), by Maeda…
The Process of Making Kutani Ware
Kutani ware, while its vivid hues and bold patterns set it apart among Japanese…
Sushi on Modern Kutani Ware
Contrasting colors of vermillion and white create the perfect canvas for the colorful sushi…
Modern Kutani Sake Set
This thin and light Kutani sake set will surprise and impress you. This table…
Invite Friends Over For a Lunch Party!
Mealtime is also a time to connect with your loved ones.Here are some tableware…