'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate
'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate

'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate

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Invite the graceful essence of spring to your table with the exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic 'Sakura Breeze' Small Plate.

A Whisper of Spring's Beauty

This beautiful historic Tajimi ceramic small plate features a soft gray background, delicately adorned with pale pink and white cherry blossom petals, seemingly dancing in a gentle breeze. Evoking the serene beauty of a Japanese spring, this design subtly adds elegance and charm to your daily dining experience.

Perfectly sized for a variety of treats, it's ideal for serving traditional Japanese confections, delicate Western pastries, or small side dishes. Transform your everyday meals and tea times into richer, more seasonally inspired moments.

The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic

Crafted from the esteemed historic Tajimi ceramic tradition, this plate carries centuries of history. historic Tajimi ceramic is a traditional Japanese craft primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, flourishing during the Momoyama period with the rise of the tea ceremony. It was particularly cherished by many tea masters during the era that gave birth to Japan's profound "wabi-sabi" culture.

A Spectrum of Styles, A Pillar of Japanese Craftsmanship

historic Tajimi ceramic encompasses a diverse range of styles, each with its unique character:

  • Kise-Seto: Characterized by its refined pale yellow hue.
  • Seto-Guro: Known for its lustrous, jet-black finish.
  • Shino: Distinguished by its soft, milky white glaze.
  • Oribe: Recognized for its distinctive green patterns and bold forms.

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic is deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese daily life, accounting for over half of all ceramic tableware produced in the country, making it an accessible yet revered traditional art form.

Handcrafted Beauty, Unique Character

Please note: Due to the handcrafted nature of historic Tajimi ceramic, each plate is individually finished. As such, slight variations in color, texture, and overall appearance may occur. These unique characteristics are an inherent part of traditional craftsmanship and contribute to the charm and individuality of your piece.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Size D 22 cm (8.7 in) x H 4 cm (1.6 in)
Material ceramic
Weight 442 g (1 lbs)
Microwave
  • Microwave safe
Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher safe