Discovering Authentic-Looking Kutani Ceramics Paper Plates That Elevate Your Party's Elegance♡

Traditional Craft Paper Plates...?

Recently, there are many cute designs available even for paper plates...

However, I bet you haven't seen this pattern before.

This is the paper plate made in the style of "Kutani ware"!

Kutani ware is a traditional craft that has a history of over 360 years, originating from Ishikawa Prefecture (Kanazawa City, Komatsu City, Kaga City, Nomi City) since the early Edo period.

It uses paints called "Kutani Goshiki" in green, yellow, purple, cobalt blue, and red, and is characterized by its colorful and delicate patterns.

The idea of turning such a traditional craft as Kutani ware into paper plates is simply innovative...!

There are 6 varieties of Kutani ware paper plate designs＊

The paper plates designed by the design company "Yoshita Design Planning" based in Ishikawa Prefecture feature 6 designs recognized as "masterpieces" among Kutani ware.

---Quoted from the official website---

1. "Kokutani Color Painting of Flowers and Birds Flat Bowl" Early Edo period

This piece, using the five-color technique of "Kokutani," which is the root of Kutani ware, has a graceful essence. It features intricate brushwork with leaf scattering patterns along the edge and a fine painting of flowers, birds, and landscapes in the center.

2. "Kutani Shōsan Color Painting of Morning Glory and Kitten Flat Bowl" Late Edo to Early Meiji period

A masterpiece painted in the "colorful gold embroidery" style by the unparalleled artisan, Kutani Shōsan. The delicate brushwork vividly depicts a kitten observing a spider against a background of "Taihu stone and morning glories."

3. "Ono Kiln Red Painting of Hundred Elders Flat Bowl" Late Edo period

A red painting work from the revived Kutani kiln, "Ono Kiln." It features distinct edge patterns unique to Ono, creating a framing effect that enhances the portrayal of the hundred elders, each with different expressions.

4. "Matsuyama Kiln Color Painting of Turnips and Playful Birds Flat Bowl" Late Edo period

A work in the blue hand style from "Matsuyama Kiln," the official kiln for the Maeda family of Daishoji domain and one of the revived Kutani kilns. It realistically depicts small birds frolicking with turnips enclosed by glaze.

5. "Matsumoto Sapei (Left Bottle) Color Painting of Ushiwaka and Benkei Deep Bowl" Mid to Late Meiji period

An exquisite color painting bowl by the renowned artisan Matsumoto Sapei from the Meiji Kutani period. Considering trade with Europe and America, Sapei skillfully painted modern small patterns along with Japanese-style figure painting.

6. "Wakasugi Kiln Blue Painted Spiritual Beast Pattern Flat Bowl" Late Edo period

A representative blue-painted work from "Wakasugi Kiln," one of the pillars of revived Kutani kilns, known as the Kaga domain kiln. It features an edge pattern seen in ancient Kutani with a depiction of the spiritual beast "Kirin" in the center.

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The price is 550 yen (tax included) for a set of 6 plates.

It seems great not only for outdoor events and when guests come, but also would add a touch of elegance to New Year's dishes as well♡

➡ Purchase page here

I want to stock up on these ♡

I think using paper plates at home isn't very common, but...

The Kutani ware paper plates have a luxurious feel and would be suitable when guests come.

(Especially, they seem very useful for home parties ♡ While plain white or printed paper plates have a cheap feel, these look like real Kutani ware plates at first glance, and they would definitely spark some conversation.)

Since they seem great for serving New Year’s food, I thought I would like to buy one and keep it♡

➡ Purchase page here