Keep it long, treasure it long.

with a soft expression

Karako-e refers to the depictions of children during the Tang Dynasty in China, and are associated with the joyful appearance of children playing, and are considered to be auspicious symbols of hope for the prosperity of descendants and eternal youth and longevity. In the old days, it was mainly drawn on vessels used as gifts, and it is said that there were seven people to be presented to the imperial court, five to feudal lords, and three to samurai and the general public. The facial expressions of the karako were unique depending on the artist, but the karako drawn by Miyamoto Taizando have a soft and gentle expression. The color scheme of the karako's clothing, which looks like it is dancing peacefully, is also tasteful, and the pattern that resembles braided cord is carefully drawn on the edges.
The shape of the plate, the mokkou type, is one of the Japanese family crests, and because it resembles the shape of a bird's nest, it was loved by the feudal lords of the time as a symbol of prosperity for descendants. Thing. By using plates with a combination of auspicious items on a daily basis, you can make your dining table bright and lively. Of course, it is also recommended as a gift. Please use it as a family gift for childbirth.

Charm of Kutani ware

Miyamoto Taizando opened in 1909. Taizangama is located in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, and produces pottery based on the themes of ``a fusion of tradition and modernity'' and ``wareware that is fun to use above all else'', focusing on colored porcelain, which is said to be the main tradition of Ko-Kutani. At the time of its founding, it was known as a Kutani ware store, but as Taizando has been passed down through three generations, Taizando was founded as a result of the search for ``what is a tableware that is fun to use?'' and ``a tableware that would be suitable for everyday dining.'' The hall has apparently been transformed into a pottery studio where original pottery is made.

While paying special attention to the plump and thick overlays of blue (green), purple, navy blue, and yellow that are unique to Kutani, the craftsmanship combines the concepts of "tradition and modernity" and "pottery that can be enjoyed and used" into a design that is easy to use. I put it all together and send it to my daily dining table.

Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese craft that is said to have spread to vessels for enjoying tea after learning ceramic techniques in Hizen Arita during the Edo period when the Maeda family, the lords of the Kaga domain, discovered potter's clay and began making porcelain. is. Its special feature is that it is easy to use as tableware and is pleasing to the eye by adding various patterns to the clear white base, and the coloring that stands out against the white background of the hard glassy material of porcelain is attractive.

Generally, Kutani ware is expressed using five colors (blue, yellow, dark blue, purple, and red), but Miyamoto Taizando counts the white color of the fabric as one color, and uses "six colors" for painting. I'm particular about it. Modern design that takes advantage of such blank spaces will become a vessel for living in modern lifestyles.