Taisho Roman Tokusa Single Flower Vase Cat Motif eclectic Japanese and Western design

eclectic Japanese and Western design created by matte glaze and unique rim shape

These are children's chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer

silver leaves are tenderly applied by skilled hands and caressed with a translucent glaze

Placing matching plates on the table creates a cohesive and refined Japanese dining experience

Originally designed for cold soba or udon dipping sauce

Taisho Roman Tokusa Single Flower Vase Cat Motif eclectic Japanese and Western designThis is a single flower vase from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. This vase has a cute round body like a water balloon. The height is low, but the body is surprisingly large and stable. The vertical pattern, known as tokusa, conveys a nostalgic atmosphere. The pattern is also applied to the neck of the vase. This pattern is created not by painting or pigments, but by the aburidashi