Auspicious Akae Faceted Side Plate MAKER_Toshito Nakamura These Japanese small plates are

These Japanese small plates are decorated with pretty flowers from one of the popular “brilliant flower" series by Atelier Yu

Pairs beautifully with Tobe ware ramen bowls

It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as sunomono (vinegared food) or nimono (simmered food)

it’s ideal for serving a hearty donburi-style meal

Auspicious Akae Faceted Side Plate MAKER_Toshito Nakamura These Japanese small plates areThis side plate draws the eye with its unique silhouette, inspired by the tagasode motif, which depicts a beautiful kimono draped over a traditional clothing rack. The graceful curves are created using a traditional technique known as kata uchi, in which a slab of clay is pressed into a plaster mold to form its shape. The decoration is rendered in akae, using Zoho Kilns specially developed natural bengara pigment, prepared from a bengara material no