Serveware
Bento Box 500mL
$ 45.00
This simple yet handsome bento box will make even the most mundane lunch a feast for your eyes. It features a movable partition for keeping wet and dry separate and a natural wooden lid made from aged cedar harvested from Kochi Prefecture.
About Bento
Bento is a typically homemade meal that is common in Japanese cuisine that is served in single-portion containers or boxes that range from pre-packaged and disposable bento boxes bought at convenience stores, to artisan-made boxes. Many people put significant time and effort into bento boxes for their loved ones, and there are currently many different styles of bento.
Materials: Polypropylene, Natural Wood (Cedar)
Dimensions: 7" L x 3.43" W x 2.36" H
Care: Only the main body and partition can be used in the microwave or dishwasher.
Shizuoka, Japan
Hirota Glass Butter Case
$ 65.00
This butter dish is made from tinted Edo-style glass by one of Japan’s longest-running glass manufacturers. Its ashwood top fits snuggly and is perfect for holding more than just butter.
About Hirota Glass
Hirota Glass company is a specialist in Kiriko cut glassware. Since their founding in 1899, they strive to combine Japanese tradition with European glassmaking techniques. The result is high-quality products that are based in tradition while looking toward the future.
Materials: Glass, Ash Wood
Dimensions: L: 5.9” x W: 3.54” x H: 2.28”
Care: Handwash, Do not microwave with lid
Tokyo, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Place Mat
$ 30.00
This placemat was created through a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Fukuda and Ohazama utilized a wide range of techniques to translate abstract illustrations onto fabric with mathematical precision. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko placemat is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 17.72" L x 11.81 W
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Stainless Steel Canister, Silver
$ 28.50
The perfect vessel for coffee or tea, this canister is made from coated food-safe ‘18-8’ stainless steel. The wooden lid features a silicone seal that makes it completely airtight, allowing it to prevent oxidation of your prized contents.
Materials: Stainless Steel, Natural Wood, Silicon Packing
Dimensions: Large: 5.51” Height, 3.35” Diameter; Small: 3.74” Height, 3.35” Diameter
Care: Handwash as needed
Tsubame, Japan
Stainless Steel Canister, Green
$ 28.50
The perfect vessel for coffee or tea, this canister is made from coated food-safe ‘18-8’ stainless steel. The wooden lid features a silicone seal that makes it completely airtight, allowing it to prevent oxidation of your prized contents.
Materials: Stainless Steel, Natural Wood, Silicon Packing
Dimensions: Large: 5.51” Height, 3.35” Diameter; Small: 3.74” Height, 3.35” Diameter
Care: Handwash as needed
Tsubame, Japan
Handmade Pot Holder - Book
$ 38.00
This handmade potholder is a whimsically bookish way to lift hot pots and pans safely. Made by hand-sewing swatches of surplus and scrap fabric, every potholder is one of a kind and made in an artist’s workshop in Nagoya.
How to Use: Grip the outside of the potholder, using the hollow inside to safely grip the handle of a hot pot or pan.
About Noriko Nakao
Noriko Nakao is a multidisciplinary artist from Nagoya, Japan who started making ceramic arts in 1998. She has exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan. Everything she creates is one of a kind and is the result of her inspirations at the moment of creation. Her hope is to make something that will make your daily life a little more fun.
Materials: Outer: Cotton, Filling: Polyester
Dimensions: L: 4.5”, W: 3.5”, H: 1”
Nagoya, Japan
Dougami Butter Knife
$ 14.00
These chunky butter knives from artist Sumiko Dougami will bring a handmade quality to your morning toast. Each ceramic knife is hand formed and painted with a freestyle motif of lines and dashes.
About Dougami
Dissatisfied with the cold impression that porcelain can often leave, artist Sumiko Dougami focuses her efforts on hand-formed and organic pieces that showcase the spirit of the artist. A graduate from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery School, she embellishes her work with freehand motifs and contemporary shapes painted on with “gosu pigment”.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately: L: 4” x W: .75”
Care: Hand wash and dry
Kanazawa, Japan
Dougami Stir Spoon
$ 16.00
Scoop, spread, and stir with this handcrafted spoon from Kanazawa-based artist Sumiko Dougami. Each ceramic spoon is hand formed and painted with “gosu pigment”.
About Dougami
Dissatisfied with the cold impression that porcelain can often leave, artist Sumiko Dougami focuses her efforts on hand-formed and organic pieces that showcase the spirit of the artist. A graduate from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery School, she embellishes her work with freehand motifs and contemporary shapes painted on with “gosu pigment”.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately: L: 5” x W: .75”
Care: Hand wash and dry
Kanazawa, Japan
Wakako Scoop
$ 46.00
These shelf-worthy scoops from Yokohama-based artist Wakako Mochizuki are a delightful way to spoon out tea, sugar or jams, just don’t expect a precise measurement (like the rest of the scoop, the volume is unique).
View the photo to match each number to the correct style.
About Wakako Mochizuki
Every day Wakako Mochizuki creates whimsical earrings, accessories, and objects in her Yokohama studio. Specializing in thin decorative brass, she hammers and welds rigid metals into one-of-a-kind items that are ready for you to imbue with your favorite memories.
Materials: Brass
Dimensions: Varies: Approximately 3.5” L x .1.5” W
Care: Please note that due to the nature of brass, this product’s color will oxidize and develop a rich patina with the passage of time. You may carefully polish with your favorite brass polishing method. Please be careful not to bend this delicate piece.
Yokohama, Japan
Linen Sake Server
$ 108.00
This porcelain sake carafe is skilfully imprinted with the texture of breezy linen and builds on the rich history of traditional “Arita Ware”. Perfect for both warm and cold consumption, the unique yet familiar surface has the added benefit of keeping your favorite sake at the perfect temperature so you can take your time. Despite being thin enough to be transparent and being less than half the weight of similar pieces, these carafes can be handled with confidence. Both the Sake Server and Sake Cup are finished with a touch of platinum on the rim.
About Arita Ware
The town of Arita in Saga prefecture has a long history of porcelain manufacturing that is thought to date back to the early 16th century. It is said that the first white, hard-paste ceramics in Japan were made here. The spiritual tradition and pride of producing Arita ware has kept it alive throughout the generations, and authentic pieces are still in high-demand to this day.
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: 4.25" W x 3.31" D x 3.86" H
Care: Wash regularly with warm water and mild detergent and dry thoroughly. A small amount of bleach can be used for stubborn stains. Porcelain may crack if exposed to rapid heating or cooling.
Arita, Japan
Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl - Hotei (Smoky Grey)
$ 381.00
This display bowl was conceived with the help of designer Kenichiro Oomori and is intended to showcase the best characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware. Along with the rest of the Sinafu line, it prominently displays food and other items on an astonishingly thin wooden stem. The Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl is an easy way to elevate any tablescape.
About Gato
Gato’s collection of Japanese wood and lacquer works is native to the Yamanaka region of Japan. The centuries-old manufacturing process is as delicate and detailed as the pieces themselves. From precise carving to meticulous lacquering, modern Japanese woodworking molds traditional methods into contemporary shapes. The results are elegant, amazingly lightweight pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Read more about Yamanaka lacquerware on our Journal.
Materials: Zelkova Wood
Dimensions: H: 2.95”, D: 8.27”
Care: Hand-wash with mild soap. Not microwave or dishwasher safe.
Yamanaka, Japan
Saibi Tray - Natural
$ 305.00
The Saibi series of trays and cups are a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Woodworks celebrating 150 years of diplomatic relationships between Denmark and Japan. Sharing a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gato’s typical offering, they are designed to provide a uniquely tactile experience while elevating everyday items.
About Gato
Gato’s collection of Japanese wood and lacquer works is native to the Yamanaka region of Japan. The centuries-old manufacturing process is as delicate and detailed as the pieces themselves. From precise carving to meticulous lacquering, modern Japanese woodworking molds traditional methods into contemporary shapes. The results are elegant, amazingly lightweight pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Read more about Yamanaka lacquerware on our Journal.
Materials: Sen Wood
Dimensions: H: 1.85”, D: 12.99”
Care: Hand-wash with mild soap. Not microwave or dishwasher safe.
Yamanaka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Kiku S
$ 41.00
This solid cast iron trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. Its shape takes its inspiration from the Japanese chrysanthemum (kiku), a common symbol that represents longevity. It features three padded feet and is beautiful enough to leave permanently on countertops.
About IwachuA master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59" Diameter: 7"
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Blue
$ 28.00
This geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Red
$ 28.00
This geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Mame Zara Ribbed Dish
$ 22.00
The perfect catchall for valuables, jewelry, and more, the Mame Zara Eggshell Dish is a welcome addition to any bedside table. This design features fluted edges for textural appeal.
About Minoyaki
Dating back to more than 1300 years, Minoyaki is the traditional ceramic artform of the Gifu prefecture. Over the years, craftspeople flourished and Minoyaki became one of the most preferred ceramics in all of Japan. Today it accounts for over 50% of Japan’s pottery market.
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: Diameter: 3.5”
Tokyo, Japan
Saito Wooden Tray - Natural
$ 48.00
Sleek and elegant, this minimalist wooden tray is well-suited for organized types. Made from weightless plywood, it’s easy to carry without sacrificing on sturdiness or quality. This endlessly useful tray is perfect for serving food, organizing apothecary objects, displaying accessories, or simply breakfast in bed.
About Saito
Saito Sawmill was founded in 1950, making furniture, screen doors, and baseball bats to order. These days the famed mill specializes making home decor from plywood for clients around the world. Saito has become internationally recognized for the technical skill of their woodworkers and their careful attention to detail, with each piece holding an innate quality as unique as the rings on a piece of wood.
Materials: Natural Plywood
Dimensions: Length: 15" Width: 10"
Niigata, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Tea Kettle
$ 221.00
Bring a little warmth to your kitchen with this modern kettle, skillfully crafted with the traditional Japanese arare (hailstone) pattern. A tetsubin, or cast iron tea kettle, was once a status symbol of emperors and scholars. Today tetsubins are important parts of the Japanese tea ceremony, and tetsubin craftsmen take at least 15 years to master the trade. Forged by hand in the workshops of Iwachu, this small style is perfect for an individual, well-steeped cup of your favorite tea.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is widely recognized as one of the best cast-iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional Japanese craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
*Note: Due to the size/weight of this item, it is not eligible for free shipping. Please contact info@rikumo.com if you have any questions.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: 7 1/2" (with handle), Width: 7 1/2"
Volume: 1 Liter
Care: Rinse with just warm water, no soap.
Morioka, Japan
Tanaka Contrast Bowl
$ 490.00
The Tanaka Contrast Bowl is inspired by the Japanese tradition of kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with a special lacquer. Beautiful seams of plutonium color highlight the fractures and breaks in this handmade bowl instead of hiding or disguising them, giving a sense of history and life (with all its imperfections) to an otherwise perfect piece.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Diameter: 8 1/2" Height: 4 1/2"
Care: Rinse with water and a mild soap, and dry immediately after. Not dishwasher safe.
Saitama, Japan
Albata Petit Creamer
$ 59.00
These miniature creamers are commonly used in Japanese coffee shops to add just a little bit of milk or cream to your coffee. Hand-hammered and intricately detailed, this little creamer is sure to add a little smile to your caffeine habit.
About Miho NishikawaMiho Nishikawa is an award-winning metalwork artist who works with silver, brass and albata to create beautifully detailed but rustic accessories. Nishikawa is trained and currently works in Kanazawa, which is an UNESCO-appointed city of Crafts and Folk Art in Japan for its tradition of metalwork artistry.
Materials: albata (copper, zinc, nickel), brass
Dimensions: Small - Height: 1" Diameter: ¾"
Large - Height: 1½" Diameter: ¾"
Care: Polish with an acidic substance to return luster.
Kanazawa, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Coaster
$ 7.00
This special coaster is the result of a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Using traditional sashiko embroidery with near-mathematical precision, each coaster features geometric patterns that combine twenty-first century graphics with Japanese folk art motifs. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko coaster is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: Height: 4” Width: 4”
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Milk Pitcher - Gloss
$ 26.50
A little pitcher to pour small batches of milk, cream, or juice. Its modular lip pairs with the small Hasami Plate for a makeshift lid, keeping its contents fresh and clean.
The Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, and the geometrical, clean shapes of midcentury modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Dimensions: Height: 2" Diameter: 3"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Nagasaki, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Teapot - Gloss
$ 82.50
With its wide size, the Hasami Teapot is made for pouring tea among friends after a long day. Coated in a clear grey gloss, details of raw clay are left on its edges as a thoughtful signature of craftsmanship.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, and the geometrical, clean shapes of midcentury modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Dimensions: Height: 4" Diameter: 6"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe. Not stove top safe.
Nagasaki, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Sugar Pot - Gloss
$ 18.00
With a small notch for pouring just the right amount of sugar, this little bowl stands at the ready when you need something sweet. Combine with the small Hasami Plate to make a lid.
Hasami Small Plate (used as lid) sold separately.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, and the geometrical, clean shapes of midcentury modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Dimensions: Height: 2" Diameter: 3"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Nagasaki, Japan
