Nishiki Sakura Donburi Bowl 6.5 in MAKER_Yamachiku Whether holding flowers or standing

Whether holding flowers or standing on its own

The shade of indigo adds a modern touch

This sauce plate features three cranes flying freely as if they are dancing

Hand-crafted and hand-painted

which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware

Nishiki Sakura Donburi Bowl 6.5 in MAKER_Yamachiku Whether holding flowers or standingThis regular sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki e style. Nishiki e, meaning "brocade picture," is a multi colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo e during the Edo period (16031868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such as gyudon, oyakodon, and for