Pink Plum Blossom Washi Paper Placemat Set Pair Choemon's playful illustration is a

Choemon's playful illustration is a wonderful example of how traditional Kutani ware meets modern design

This pink Nambu ironware teapot is designed to look like it is covered with sakura (cherry blossoms) on the top half

The shape is formed by hammering

The design of the rim attracts the attention of the food in the center

Pink Plum Blossom Washi Paper Placemat Set Pair Choemon's playful illustration is aThis placemat is made from Tosa washi paper and features a plum blossom pattern. Plum blossoms have long been cherished in Japan and are a motif often seen on kimono and tableware. As they are among the first flowers to bloom toward the end of winter, they are considered auspicious and associated with the arrival of spring. The washi has a double layered structure. The white pattern is created using a traditional technique called rakusui, in which