Floral Brocade Octagonal Sauce Plate

This octagon-shaped sauce plate features hand-painted flowers and geometric patterns. Motifs rendered in cheerful yet dreamy pastel hued glossy, transparent glaze, lending the piece a soft, luminous quality and bringing its whimsical designs to life. An earthy brown border adds definition, beautifully framing each dish served within. A swath of bright green and yellow contrasts beautifully with the more prominent red tones, enhancing the vibrant, playful energy of the piece.

Perfect for soy sauce or condiments and designed with a slightly raised rim, this versatile sauce plate is equally suited to serving small portions of simmered dishes, desserts, or appetizers. Beyond the dining table, this charming piece makes a delightful trinket holder for little treasures, adding a touch of storybook whimsy wherever it is placed.

Ginshu Kiln

Crafted by a father, mother, and daughter trio, Ginshu Kiln is now in its fourth generation, offering a fresh take on overglaze painting and breathing new life into Kutani ware. Founded during the Meiji era by first-generation kiln master Bunkichi, a renowned figure in Kutani ware, the kiln is known for its nuanced, muted hues and whimsical motifs. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted, giving Ginshu Kiln’s overglaze decoration its distinctive warmth and character.

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.