Handmade and hand-painted Kiyomizu porcelain tableware set.

The delicately painted pattern combines two traditional Japanese motives: a "munyou" (gourd) and a youraku motif. 

In Japan, gourds have long been considered lucky symbols, as their ability to produce many fruits represents prosperity and the blessing of many children. The “Six Gourds” design is especially meaningful—pronounced the same as the phrase for “illness-free” (mu-byō) in Japanese, it expresses a wish for good health and well-being.

Around the gourds, we see “youraku” motives, a string of beads or lace-work used to decorate Buddhist statues and objects, often as head or neck ornaments.

This beautifully crafted, elegant set adds a touch of luxury to any meal.

Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery looks back on 400 years of history and is now a symbol of Kyoto. To serve the desire of Aristocrats, tea masters, and culinary specialists of the era, Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery has incorporated design and artistry not only from Japan but also from China and the Korean Peninsula. Even up to now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship are core qualities of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.

Place of origin: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan