Japanese indigo rice bowls – Set of 5

Five rice bowls, five ways of playing with indigo blue.

One is white with large blue dots, another blue with white circles ringed in blue; others carry small scattered circles, floral patterns or wide rings on a white background. The backgrounds alternate between deep blue and white, which makes the set lively.

These simple designs belong to the tradition of Japanese blue and white porcelain. In Japan, everyone often has their own rice bowl at home: with five designs, everyone recognises theirs.

The bowls are round and curved, on a small foot. At 11.7 cm in diameter and 6 cm high, they are classic rice bowl size.

They come from Hasami, in Nagasaki Prefecture, one of Japan's great centres of everyday porcelain.

For rice, miso soup or side dishes. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Five designs: dots, circles, flowers, blue or white backgrounds.
• Indigo blue: a single colour for a harmonious set.
• One bowl per person: the Japanese tradition of a personal rice bowl.
• Rice bowl size: 11.7 cm in diameter.
• Hasami porcelain: a major centre of Japanese tableware.

Product information

• Type: rice bowls, set of 5
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture)
• Dimensions: Ø 11.7 cm, height 6 cm
• Shape: round, curved, small foot
• Colours: indigo blue and white
• Pattern: dots, circles, floral patterns
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: set of 5 bowls with different designs
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

Set a bowl of rice at each place, with miso soup and a few side dishes. They also make pretty dishes for a dessert or fruit.

As for care, these porcelain bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

Are the five bowls the same size?

Yes, they have the same shape and dimensions; only the design changes.

Where are they made?

In Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, a town known for its everyday porcelain.