On a canvas of lustrous Hakuji (white porcelain), cherry blossoms bloom in full glory.

The Japanese Sense of Beauty
The shading of each flower, the delicate leaves, the graceful composition — the Japanese sense of beauty is expressed here in every detail.

“Beauty of the Heart”
Sakura is a special flower for the Japanese, who have found an exceptional beauty in it and cherished it. Hanami — flower viewing — generally means viewing cherry blossoms. The language of the cherry blossom is “beauty of the heart,” and it has been so loved that since ancient times the word “flower” has meant sakura.

A Gift Filled with the Japanese Spirit
A piece filled with the Japanese spirit, recommended as a gift for someone important.

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

About Arita Ware
Arita ware is the origin of Japanese porcelain. In 1616, under the rule of the Saga domain lord Naoshige Nabeshima, pottery stone was found in what is now Saga Prefecture and production began. Because the wares were made in Arita and shipped from the port of Imari, they are also known as Imari ware. Carried to Europe by the Dutch East India Company — the only trading partner permitted during Japan’s period of national seclusion — the porcelain was called “white gold” and furnished the courts of royalty and nobility.

Sakura
The cherry blossom is Japan’s flower. For centuries, to say hana — flower — was to mean sakura. Its language of flowers is “beauty of the heart,” and its brief season is why it stands for a moment held precious.

Why a Paulownia Box
Paulownia wood is light, resists moisture and insects, and moves with changes in humidity — which is why it has been used in Japan for centuries to store what is valuable. A piece delivered in a paulownia box arrives ready to give, and the box itself is part of the gift.

Contents and Dimensions
Decorative plate × 1, paulownia box, booklet.
Diameter: 22cm Height: 5cm
As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.