Light Fleur Kobachi Bowl

Kobachi, literally “small bowls” in Japanese, are designed for serving appetizers and side dishes. Deeper than a small plate but smaller than a main course or ramen bowl, kobachi are just the right size for light stews and simmered vegetables. Incorporating one or several kobachi bowls into a table setting and arranging dishes of different sizes and colors lends your meal an authentic Japanese atmosphere.

This category includes bowls with diameters under 12 cm (4.7 in).

The Light Fleur Series features plates and bowls decorated with large-petaled flowers in soothing shades of green and blue. These floral designs echo the delicate texture of Japanese washi paper, making this series an enchanting addition to any table setting. Artisan, Alyne Ohigashi's deep appreciation for the splendor of nature is beautifully expressed in the Light Fleur Series.

At the height of summer, nothing quite compares to the pleasure of enjoying seasonal vegetables and fruit in their glorious colors and flavors. And this joy is magnified when these summer delights are served on lovely tableware like the delicately painted Tobe ware plates and bowls from Higashi Kiln.

Indulge in a celebration of summer's bounty that is as visually enchanting as it is delicious.

In a studio located in the peaceful mountains near the Seto Inland Sea, Alyne Ohigashi spends her days creating beautiful Tobe ware. Alyne was born in the Philippines and moved to Tobe 40 years ago. She is the artist at Higashi Kiln, a Tobe ware kiln.

Explore her world filled with artistic inspirations and warm loving memories, and learn about the story behind her works and about Tobe ware.