"Charming and Joyful: A Collection of 'Bean Plates' as auspicious gifts"

2018.09.26 published

Turning auspicious gifts into small plates is adorable ♡

When it comes to auspicious items to include in wedding favors, kombu and katsuobushi are classics...

But don't you think the idea of making them into small "mamezara" plates is wonderful?

With small plates, you can use them as soy sauce dishes, for sweets, to hold pickles or umeboshi, or even as chopstick rests, so they can be utilized in various ways ♡

Moreover, while it's better if the dishes are coordinated for sharing, with small plates, there's no need for a matching pattern, making them easy to give away individually ♩

In fact, having a variety makes them even cuter, right? ♡

They are lightweight and easy to take home, and at around 1,000 yen each, they're not too expensive, which is also a good point ♩

In this article, we will introduce you to cute small plates that you might want to use as auspicious gifts for your wedding favors＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ①

Mamezara plates of "Kutani ware," a traditional craft from Kanazawa, Ishikawa＊ Each plate features a traditional design that harmonizes with modernity, and all plates are said to have auspicious meanings ♩

Each plate has beautiful patterns, making it a good idea to differentiate gifts based on guests＊

☑ 1 plate 1,000 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ②

Small plates featuring beautiful Japanese motifs such as red snapper, Mount Fuji, and camellia＊

With their cute rounded curves and gold accents, these plates have a luxurious impression as well ♩

☑ 1 plate 1,300 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ③

Small plates in shapes of fans, gourds, plums, and sunflowers, along with beautifully patterned small plates＊

These are simple white plates with blue accents, making them easy to match with any existing tableware ♩

☑ 1 plate 934 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

There’s also a simple, pure white small plate available＊

☑ 1 plate 829 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ④

Small plates inspired by the motifs of the Nabeshima clan, a tradition from the Edo period＊

These plates are white with black painting, giving them a luxurious feel ♩

They seem suitable for both Japanese and Western dishes＊

☑ 1 plate 1,080 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ⑤

Discovered an elegant small plate that looks like a photo frame＊

Perfect for use as a small plate, for sweets, or as a holder for small items and accessories ◎

☑ 1 plate 1,800 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ⑥

Unique small plates shaped like bears and birds＊

Their cute and cozy designs are sure to brighten up the dining table ♩

The designs include bear, albatross, mandrill (gray/brown), wolf (blue/gray), whale, bison, orangutan, black cat, and tabby cat＊

☑ 1 plate 1,000 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ⑦

A versatile and cute small plate that can be used as a chopstick rest, spoon holder, condiment dish, or soy sauce dish＊

The glossy and stylish small plates seem compatible with both Western and Japanese cuisine ♩

Priced at 450 yen each, it might be a good idea to give them in sets of 2 or 3 ◎

☑ 1 plate

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ⑧

A plump round small plate featuring a crane, which is a symbol of good fortune＊

It can be used in everyday life as well as during special occasions like New Year's ♩

☑ 1 plate 1,296 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Recommended small plates for auspicious items in wedding favors ⑨

White flower small plates created by pottery artist Kunitaro Kasai＊

Featuring charming designs like anemones, dogwoods, and clovers, these simple plates have a unique character ♩

☑ 1 plate 1,800 yen

➡ Buy the plate on Rakuten＊

Let's make small plates into auspicious gifts ♩

We have introduced some cute small plates that are recommended as auspicious items＊

A dining table filled with cute small plates feels like a spread of abundance alongside the dishes, bringing immense happiness ♡

Many people have a collection of various shapes and designs of small plates, so they are sure to be well-received by everyone ♩

How about giving these small plates as auspicious gifts? ♡