Japanese blue kamon bowls – Set of 5

Five white porcelain bowls, decorated with indigo blue kamon.

Their round motifs are inspired by kamon, Japanese family crests. In the past, each family had its own kamon, set in a circle and embroidered on ceremonial kimonos or painted on objects.

At 15 cm in diameter and 6.9 cm high, these are bowls for rice, soups, noodles or side dishes.

They come from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For rice, soups, noodles or side dishes. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Kamon crests: a motif rooted in Japanese tradition.
• Indigo blue: the tradition of Japanese blue and white.
• Set of 5: enough to serve the whole table.
• Versatile size: 15 cm, for rice or soup.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: bowls
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 15 cm, height 6.9 cm
• Colours: white and indigo blue
• Pattern: kamon, Japanese family crests
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: set of 5 bowls
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

A bowl of rice, a miso soup or cold noodles: their blue and white decoration goes with most Japanese pieces.

As for care, they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is a kamon?

It is a Japanese family crest, set in a circle, found on ceremonial kimonos and on the family's objects.

Is there another design?

Yes, a set of 5 bowls of the same shape is available with a waves and Mount Fuji design, on a separate page.