Landscape and Vines Square Kobachi Small Bowl

This elegant square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and is dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo.

The center of the plate features a traditional sansui landscape painting depicting the grandeur of nature, surrounded by a delicate yet bold karakusa arabesque pattern. In Japanese culture, sansui art symbolizes the beauty and majesty of the natural world, while the karakusa motif has long been cherished as an auspicious design representing vitality and prosperity. The combination of these two motifs creates a design that beautifully reflects Japan's deep appreciation for nature and refined aesthetic sensibilities.

Its versatile design blends seamlessly into both Japanese and Western table settings, making it suitable for everyday use as well as more formal occasions. This square bowl is perfectly sized for serving side dishes such as marinated vegetables, pickles, or even desserts and small appetizers. Its stackable and compact design makes it practical and easy to store.

This bowl is ideal for those new to Japanese tableware and also makes a thoughtful and elegant gift. The harmonious blend of traditional motifs brings a sense of timeless beauty and sophistication to any dining experience.

Takayama

With nearly a century of heritage, Takayama stands as a leading kiln in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, renowned for its exquisite Hasami ware. Specializing in both pad printing and hand-painted designs, their artisans seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create beautiful, everyday tableware. Committed to sustainability and joy, their creations aim to enrich your daily life and celebrate precious moments.

Hasami Ware is a Japanese pottery produced in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, in the Kyushu region located in western Japan known as the “Town of Pottery”. It has been loved as durable daily tableware for folks for a long time since more than 400 years ago.

Hasami Ware is Characterized by the vibrant color drawings on the beautiful pure white porcelain as is typical Japanese porcelain style. Although the traditional patterns are inherited, new designs are being created every day that suit for modern lifestyles.