Japanese Bowl, Blue Stripes

A white bowl striped with blue: straight on the outside, curved on the inside.

On the outside, wide blue stripes run straight down from the rim to the foot. On the inside, they curve slightly, like a swirl. A brown line outlines the rim.

These straight lines recall tokusa, a Japanese pattern inspired by the straight, segmented stems of horsetail, a plant often found in Japanese gardens.

At 15.4 cm in diameter and 7.1 cm high, this bowl suits rice, soups, cereal or desserts.

It comes from Hasami, in Nagasaki Prefecture, one of Japan’s main centres for everyday porcelain.

Highlights

• Blue stripes: straight outside, curved inside.
• Tokusa pattern: inspired by horsetail stems.
• Brown line: it outlines the rim.
• Everyday size: Ø 15.4 cm.
• Hasami porcelain: made in Japan, sold individually.

Product information

• Type: Japanese bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture)
• Dimensions: Ø 15.4 cm, height 7.1 cm
• Colours: blue, white, brown
• Pattern: stripes (tokusa)
• Finish: glazed
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: graphic Japanese

How to use

Pair it with the other individual blue and white bowls to create a mismatched yet harmonious set.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tokusa pattern?

A Japanese pattern of straight lines inspired by the stems of horsetail.

What size is the bowl?

15.4 cm in diameter and 7.1 cm in height.

Is this bowl dishwasher and microwave safe?

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