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Le style Shoza est un style de peinture raffiné et magnifique qui utilise des peintures de style occidental en plus du Kutani Gosai traditionnel.

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 designs.

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.

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.

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
Kutani ware was introduced in 1655, during the early Edo period (1603-1868), by Maeda Toshiharu, the Lord of Kaga-Daishoji Domain.

Enjoy Floral Arrangements with ALART Aluminum Vases
Learn about the different types of vases from ALART, suggested flower choices and tips on how to create a beautiful floral arrangement.






