Ceramics
Kutani-yaki
is a traditional porcelain from Ishikawa Prefecture, renowned for its vivid overglaze enamels and bold, expressive designs. Using the classic “Kutani Five Colors”—green, yellow, purple, dark blue, and red—artisans create richly decorated pieces featuring flowers, birds, landscapes, and intricate patterns. Its dynamic style and vibrant beauty make Kutani-yaki prized both as tableware and as decorative art.
PROFILE
Origin: Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Material: porcelain with overglaze enamel
Aesthetic: vivid "Five Colors" (green, yellow, purple, dark blue, red); bold floral & landscape designs
Function: tableware & decorative art
