Animal Garland Rice Bowl

Enjoy your rice with these bowls, featuring charming animal motifs in a soft pastel palette. Looking closely at the designs reveals delicate crackles known as kannyu, giving the colored motifs a softly textured appearance. Five motifs repeat rhythmically around each bowl: a curled-up cat in muted navy blue, a light blue bird in flight, a fluttering butterfly in bright butter yellow, pale pink rabbits leaping playfully, and yellow and green fish gliding across the surface. Matching striped detailing decorates the foot of each bowl. Full of character, the delicate colors and endearing animals add a gentle touch of color to the table.

Each bowl has a gently flared silhouette that widens from a narrow, flatter base. The wide rim and tall foot provide stability while allowing the bowl to rest comfortably in your hand. In contrast to the colorful exterior, the smooth white porcelain interior accentuates the gleam of freshly cooked rice.

Harekutani

Harekutani creates Japanese pottery in the Kutani tradition, designed to brighten your home and daily life. The word hare in Harekutani is a Japanese term that signifies special or festive occasions, such as weddings and joyful milestones. True to its name, Harekutani pieces are designed to bring cheer into everyday life, turning simple moments into small celebrations.

Rooted in traditional Japanese pottery techniques of Kutani ware and the five classic pigments of red, yellow, green, purple, and navy blue, Harekutani combines them with contemporary shapes and designs. The resulting pieces are a new expression of Kutani ware—colorful and approachable, yet modern and well-suited for daily use.

Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese porcelain from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. Known for its vibrant overglaze enamel designs and use of five signature colors, known as Kutani gosai—navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow pigments. This timeless craft has continuously evolved through generations of artisans who balance innovation with a deep respect for tradition. 

Kutani ware exhibits a diverse range of distinctive styles, shaped by evolving artistic tastes over the centuries. Styles such as ko-Kutani, with its bold colors, geometric patterns, and painterly detail, and akae-saibyo, marked by ultra-fine red lines. Many pieces feature traditional Japanese motifs, such as kacho (flowers and birds) and sansui (landscapes), offering a timeless glimpse into the beauty of nature and the seasons.