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What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?

What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?

What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?
Art / Craft

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.

An Onigiri Lunch with Comforting Kutani Ware
Food / Dining

An Onigiri Lunch with Comforting Kutani Ware

One of the most beloved and iconic food items in Japan, the "onigiri" is a simple lightly salted rice ball with fillings, and is often served as a snack.

Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization
Art / Craft

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.

What is Ko-Kutani Style?
Art / Craft

What is Ko-Kutani Style?

Discover the bold colors and dynamic brushwork of Ko-Kutani style, the vibrant origin of Kutani ware still admired today.

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 1
Art / CraftTravel

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 Toshiharu, the Lord of Kaga-Daishoji Domain.

The Process of Making Kutani Ware
Art / Craft

The Process of Making Kutani Ware

Kutani ware, while its vivid hues and bold patterns set it apart among Japanese ceramics, is produced through many processes.

Sushi on Modern Kutani Ware
Food / Dining

Sushi on Modern Kutani Ware

Contrasting colors of vermillion and white create the perfect canvas for the colorful sushi plated on a modern Kutani ware sushi plate.

Modern Kutani Sake Set
Food / Dining

Modern Kutani Sake Set

This thin and light Kutani sake set will surprise and impress you. This table setting is recommended for those who want to enjoy sake in a luxury atmosphere.

Invite Friends Over For a Lunch Party!
Food / Dining

Invite Friends Over For a Lunch Party!

Mealtime is also a time to connect with your loved ones.Here are some tableware ideas for entertaining your guests in a casual, unpretentious atmosphere.