If you are a fan of Delft Blue and Wedgewood fine china, then you will fall in love with Japan's Koun Kiln. Own a piece of Japan Heritage. This is how to look modern and stylish with traditional crafts.  Hand-painted Humpback Whale on oval plate.  The underside is also painted with old fishing baskets.
 
The work is artisanal, traditional YET clean and minimal that fits your modern home style. Great tableware with a story when you have guests over. 
 
This long plate is perfect for side vegetable dish like aparagus or vegetable sticks and bread sticks.  Or perhaps roast potatoes or scramble eggs?    We also have a Large size long plate (as Japanese ceramics size is small compare to western size).
 
Artisans in Mikawachi take pride in maintaining underglaze techniques:  Mastery in fine outlines, and gradation/depth of cobalt blue underglaze painting skills.   Check out the paint work of the whale body.  
 
KOUN KILN of Mikawachi
 
Artisan Takamitsu Imamura runs Koun Kiln and insists in handling every step of the process by himself, with the help of his wife.   When many porcelain producers evolve into using decal for cheaper and faster production, Mikawachi artisans strictly maintain the practice of hand-painting all of the work.  The delicate brush work and impeccable coloring skills is nothing compare to the souless motif decals.  Mr. Imamura's portraiture whales are always gentle, cheerful and playful.
 
Own a piece of Mikawachi history, a piece of artisan's dedication. (Mikawachi ware is recognized as Japan Heritage).
 
* Specification may varies slightly due to the nature of hand-made product.  Each item is unique.