Japanese Blue and White Bowls, Floral Patterns – Set of 5

Five blue and white bowls, five different designs: a small anthology of Japanese patterns.

Each bowl carries its own pattern in blue on white: chrysanthemums and foliage, waves in overlapping fans, garlands, scrolls and flowers. Hana means flower in Japanese, and plant motifs recur from one bowl to the next. A thin brown line highlights the rims.

This pattern of overlapping arcs has a name: seigaiha, literally “waves of the blue sea”. It represents the swell of the open sea in regular fans and takes its name from an ancient dance of the Japanese imperial court, whose dancers wore costumes decorated with it. It is associated with wishes for calm, peace and good fortune that renews itself, like the waves.

At 15.7 cm in diameter and 7.4 cm high, these bowls suit rice, soups, salads, cereal or desserts. Their mid-size makes them everyday bowls, easy to use at every meal.

Together, they make a mix-and-match yet harmonious set, thanks to the shared blue. Everyone can recognise their bowl by its pattern.

Highlights

• Five designs: chrysanthemums, seigaiha waves, scrolls and flowers.
• Blue and white: a timeless classic of Japanese tableware.
• Brown rim: highlights the edge of each bowl.
• Everyday size: rice, soups, salads, desserts.
• Porcelain: for everyday use, made in Japan.

Product information

• Type: Japanese bowls
• Contents: 5 bowls
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture)
• Dimensions: Ø 15.7 cm, height 7.4 cm
• Colours: blue, white, brown
• Patterns: flowers, chrysanthemums, seigaiha waves, scrolls
• Finish: glazed, glossy
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

Serve each guest in a different bowl: the set stays harmonious thanks to the shared blue. They also go with the shop’s blue and white plates.

Frequently asked questions

Do all the bowls have the same pattern?

No, each of the five bowls has a different design.

What is the seigaiha pattern?

It is a Japanese pattern of stylised waves in overlapping arcs. Its name means “waves of the blue sea” and comes from an ancient dance of the imperial court.

Are these bowls dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, they can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.