Tokusa Kobachi Small Bowl
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This kobachi small bowl is designed with a tokusa pattern drawn by hand with a broom-like brush to make the thin blue lines centered in the middle of the bowl. The undulating sides give the kobachi bowl extra shine and a beautiful shape.
Beloved since the Edo period (1603–1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough horsetail. It is regarded as a symbol of growth and prosperity as it grows unwaveringly upwards.
This bowl is ideal for a single serving of an appetizer or salad. You can use it to plate some pickled vegetables when eating a Japanese-style meal with two or three persons.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 12 cm (4.7 in) x H 4.7 cm (1.8 in) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
Maker / Brand
Fukuhou Kiln is a 50-year-old Hasami ware kiln, famous for its masterfully hand-painted sometsuke and akae products. Observing the artisans at work in the studio, it's easy to see that even the most delicate and subtle lines are drawn without hesitation. Among the many Hasami ware kilns, Fukuhou Kiln has an established reputation for the delicate painting of the tokusa "vertical stripe" pattern, and this series has become a long bestseller.
In recent years, Hasami ware has gained popularity for its ease of use and modern style, attracting attention among Japanese young people. Fukuhou Kiln has succeeded in combining traditional techniques with contemporary needs. Their tableware is easy to use, has a warm shape, and is stylish in a way that beautifully complements food, making you want to use it every day.
Crafts
Hasami ware is a traditional Japanese ceramic produced in Hasami Town, often called the "Town of Pottery," located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu. For over 400 years, it has been cherished as durable and practical tableware for everyday use.
It is known for its vibrant hand-painted designs on a pure white porcelain base—an iconic feature of Japanese porcelain. While Hasami ware continues to honor traditional patterns, artisans are constantly creating new designs that suit contemporary lifestyles, blending timeless beauty with modern functionality.
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Kobachi Small Bowls
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 12.9 cm (5.1 in).
Blue
As a cool color, blue evokes feelings of calm, nobility, coolness, and tranquility. It is highly suitable for use in a variety of items, from everyday to celebratory.
Blue is featured prominently across Japanese art: for example, in Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Shades like mizu iro, a pale aqua that literally means "water color," have been used frequently for summer kimonos since the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE). Meanwhile kon, or navy blue, conveys a sense of calm and sophistication and has historically been widely used in daily life. Finally, sometsuke refers to blue and white ceramics, a classic color pairing that is always in style. Explore these and more beautiful blues below.
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