The Aoi 'Hollyhock' leaf motif adorns this small creamed-honey coloured, crackle-glazed sake cup. This shallow, wide cup style or sakazuki is popularly used in ceremonies and was purchased during the annual...
This strange-looking beast is basically a giant version of a ginger grater and, if you're into cooking Japanese at home, you'll be needing one for grating daikon (giant white radish!)....
This divine Japanese antique lacquerware plate was sourced in Shiga prefecture, adjacent to Kyoto, in a gorgeous old antique store - which we could have spent days in! Alas, short on time...
This small Japanese vintage lacquerware plate was sourced in Shiga prefecture, adjacent to Kyoto, in a gorgeous old antique store - which we could have spent days in! Alas, short on time...
While this traditional paper stencil, featuring Ume (plum) blossoms, was made for printing ink patterns onto seasonal spring textiles - we think it's rather stunning on its own and would look...