Enjoy meal time with this unique plate from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed plate is handmade, combining the Shigaraki style “Yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics)” and traditional “Some-nishiki,” a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings.

Enjoy the different traditional Japanese patterns painted on the plate: the hemp leaf pattern in red, the Seigaiha ocean wave pattern in Indigo blue, the Shippou interlocking circular patterns in green, and the Jimon(a design used for kimono fabric) pattern in blue. The plate has a warm and nostalgic feel.

Use this plate to serve small portions of a main dish like fried chicken or grilled fish. The cute design makes this plate a great item to use for tea time or snacks for children. There are matching cups and rice bowls to make a full set with the “Playful Cat” motif.