Japanese blue Hachiware cat plates – Set of 2

Two white porcelain plates, on which a navy blue and white cat stretches peacefully in a circle, eyes closed.

In Japan, hachiware is the name for cats whose coloured mask is split in two in the middle of the forehead, like an upside-down V.

A tender, graphic decoration that brings a playful touch to the table.

They come from the Toki-Tajimi area in Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware.

For main dishes, desserts or breakfast. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Hachiware cat: a tender, graphic decoration.
• Navy blue and white: a sharp contrast.
• Versatile size: Ø 20 cm.
• Set of 2: for meals for two.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: plates
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, height 3.5 cm
• Shape: round
• Colours: navy blue and white
• Decoration: sleeping hachiware cat
• Presentation: set of 2 plates
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve a dessert or a slice of cake on it: the cat appears little by little with each bite.

As for care, they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does hachiware mean?

It is the Japanese name for cats whose coloured mask is split in two in the middle of the forehead, like an upside-down V.