Refined gradations of indigo, purple and blue, outlined in gold decoration, open into blooming shobu (Japanese iris).

A Composition of Refinement
The refined composition of a large decorative plate may be called a sense of design rooted deep in the Japanese.

The Shobu, a Plant of Good Fortune
In China the shobu was held to be an auspicious plant for boys, its leaves shaped like a sword and its distinctive fragrance said to drive off malign spirits. It is used at the Tango festival and appears in ukiyo-e prints, and has been loved since ancient times. Because the word shobu also sounds like the word for a contest, it stands as a wish for a boy’s advancement in the world and for his health.

Entirely Hand-Painted, One of a Kind
Every decorative plate we handle is a one-off, painted entirely by hand without transfers. It comes with a special paulownia box bearing the artist’s inscription.

Contents and Dimensions
Decorative plate × 1, paulownia box, wooden stand, turmeric-dyed cloth, booklet.
Diameter: 33.3cm
As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.