Pink Plum Blossom Washi Paper Placemat Set Pair Each piece is uniquely hand-painted

Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by

widened-bottomed shape is suitable for drinking Sencha(green tea of medium quality)

This pink Nambu ironware teapot is designed to look like it is covered with sakura (cherry blossoms) on the top half

Choemon's playful illustration is a wonderful example of how traditional Kutani ware meets modern design

you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl

Pink Plum Blossom Washi Paper Placemat Set Pair Each piece is uniquely hand-paintedThis placemat is made from Tosa washi paper and features a plum blossom pattern. Plum blossoms have long been cherished in Japan and are a motif often seen on kimono and tableware. As they are among the first flowers to bloom toward the end of winter, they are considered auspicious and associated with the arrival of spring. The washi has a double layered structure. The white pattern is created using a traditional technique called rakusui, in which