Elegant and Refined Designs: A Collection of Sophisticated Japanese Gifts for Superiors and Relatives ♡

2016.12.09 published

＼With gratitude／We want to shape the happiness and thoughts of the couple and deliver them to our guests!

Hello from the MISS Wedding editorial team.

As a gift to honor important people at the celebration, we hope that the wedding favors bring fresh excitement to the guests’ everyday lives. So, we present a selection of trendy Japanese items.

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①A dignified beauty for your entrance or living room 【Binchotan charcoal】

The high-quality binchotan charcoal combined with dried flowers is an advanced gift that meets the discerning taste of women who have everything. The dynamic form as it comes out of the kiln and the dignified presence of the black color brings a pure aura to the space.

Kumi charcoal ¥3,500 / Ginza Kishu Binchotan Shop, Tama

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②The fusion of glass and lacquer refreshingly colors everyday life 【Tumbler】

The elegant gradient from white lacquer to peony pink and wisteria purple at the drinking edge is ideal as a partner for enjoying red wine. The delicate design of a stamen painted in gold inside the glass is charming.

Yugana tumbler (right) white peony, (left) white purple each ¥5,400 / Maruyoshi Kosaka Lacquered Products

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③Adorably crafted traditional cast iron 【Petit plate】

Whether for placing petit gateaux or sugar during tea time or as a condiment dish on the dining table, this mini plate made of Nanbu iron exudes presence in both Japanese and Western scenes. The graceful petals show off skilled craftsmanship.

Nanbu iron small plate Tachi Aoi red and white gift set ¥4,800 / Unchante Japon

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④Transform everyday dining into something lovely! 【Chopstick rests】

The colorful pastel-toned butterfly chopstick rests seem to have flown in from a joyous celebration filled with happiness. There’s also the fun of coordinating them with the dishes and table decorations, bringing an exciting essence to the guests’ lives.

BUTTERFLY REST 5-piece set ¥3,000 / Floyd

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⑤Charming depiction of the symbols of longevity 【Ochoko set】

The crane and turtle, symbols of longevity, are among the most auspicious motifs since ancient times. The rounded, plump form of the tokkuri features a mizuhiki decoration with a dual wheel knot, and the sake cup has a simple line drawing of charming cranes and turtles. It has a modern feel while maintaining a proper touch with the red and white coloring.

Crane and turtle sake set ¥5,000 / Horie pottery

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⑥Inspire the creator within 【Handsome cup】

From a 122-year-old Arita porcelain shop, we present a modern piece born in Paris. The vivid colors blended by skilled pigment artisans and delicate craftsmanship are exquisite. It can be used for coffee, affogato, or as a dessert cup!

AKE, VERDE Piccolo each ¥4,000 / Fukagawa Seiji

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⑦Add a special touch with a glass matching the guest's birth month 【Glass】

Vibrant and full of life, Ryukyu glass. Created in their Vietnamese workshop, this tumbler features a color design based on birthstones for each of the 12 months. Why not plan a special presentation matching the birth month of the guests?

Birthday glass (October) ¥2,500 / Rurian

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⑧“Bridge” happiness from the couple with a moon chopstick rest 【Chopstick rest】

A brass chopstick rest designed with a theme of light, featuring a moon. The form, resembling a slightly missing full moon, tells the story of a couple’s life that goes through waxing and waning together. Over time, it will develop a rich, antique-like flavor as it is used.

〈Itsutsuki〉 ¥5,750 / FUTAGAMI

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⑨Brimming with the aesthetics of monochrome 【Plate】

The plate set with silver foil on the corners of the black lacquer surface harmonizes traditional techniques with the modernity of dot motifs stylishly. Its dignified presence makes it ideal as a desk tray for placing items like clocks or pens.

Silver foil dot square plate (silver, small) 2-piece set ¥4,000 / Hakuichi

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⑩A practical object that surprises with material and form 【Candle holder / incense stand】

The structural form evokes the interest of the product. The gap of being seemingly rigid yet actually made of silicone material also tickles the playful spirit of men.

JC13 SHINDO x Pierre Charpentier candle holder, incense holder each ¥1,900 / Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, 7th floor Seibu Craft

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I want to choose wonderful Japanese gifts and make the guests happy ♡

We introduced some wonderful Japanese wedding favors. The latest issue of MISS Wedding also features other gifts that might offer great ideas, so please check it out as well! (The information in this post is from the Fall/Winter 2016 issue. Please note that the product prices are from that time.)

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