Mino-yaki ceramics finished with Japanese lacquer and foil—dishwasher-safe, handcrafted, and designed for modern everyday use.
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This Is Not Just a Bowl.
A bowl that transforms your everyday. Elegant, practical—and made to be used.
More than just a pretty piece, this Café au Lait Bowl celebrates beauty in utility.
Mino Yaki × Lacquer × Foil × Dishwasher‑safe. Perfect for coffee, matcha, soup—everyday, every use.
Where Tradition Meets Innovation
A meeting point where 1,300 years of ceramic heritage meets lacquer craftsmanship—and becomes something new.
Each bowl is hand‑thrown, lacquered, foil‑gilded, and finished for modern living.
This is the story behind the bowl.
Crafted for Everyday Use
Not just pretty—functionality that you’ll feel every time you pick it up.
- Dishwasher‑safe
- Multi‑layer construction resists staining
- Wheel‑thrown for unique character in each piece
- Comes in a paulownia wood box—perfect for gift or keep
Design & Technique in Harmony
See, touch, and appreciate it—eight unique styles, one story.
Design
- Deep lacquer shine meets delicate foil shimmer
- Eight variations to choose from
- Refined finishes that suit both Western & Japanese drinks and décor
Technique
- Handcrafted in Kuroe, Wakayama—one of Japan’s three major lacquerware regions
- Lacquer applied directly to ceramic—a novel technique
- Protective coating ensures dishwasher tolerance; metal cutlery not recommended
The Story Behind the Maker
Born in Kuroe, a lacquerware town, and shaped by global travels—meet the maker, Yoshihiko Fujii.
From childhood surrounded by lacquer tools to founding his studio in 2001, Fujii has pioneered lacquer on glass, ceramics and more.
This bowl is his vision of “bringing Japanese craft into modern life.”
Lifestyle Moments that Tell a Story
1. For your American‑style breakfast.
Start your day with creamy café au lait in this bowl.
2. Afternoon matcha or matcha latte.
Lacquer and the vibrant green of matcha meet in a serene moment.
3. On your desk.
A refined bowl for stationery or jewellery—craft meets daily life.
Eight variations
Foil Gilding
- Gold Gilding
- Copper Gilding
- Spotted Copper Gilding
Each bowl is decorated with genuine gold, silver or copper leaf applied carefully by hand.
Rather than a bright modern shine, the foil is intentionally finished to create a soft, antique inspired patina, giving the bowl the look of a treasured object that has quietly aged over time.
The subtle irregularities and gentle tones of the foil add character and depth, making each piece feel timeless and one of a kind.
Foil Sprinkle
- Gilded Foil Sprinkle Gold Silver
- Gilded Foil Sprinkle Silver Gold
Foil Sprinkle uses finely cut pieces of gold and silver leaf, scattered gently across the surface by hand.
The arrangement is intentionally organic, creating a light and airy expression that feels both modern and playful.
Two variations are available.
One features a warm balance with more gold, while the other highlights the cool shimmer of silver.
Each piece carries a unique pattern that cannot be replicated, giving the bowl a lively and sophisticated character.
Pearl
- Pearl Pink
- Pearl Aqua Blue
The Pearl series uses a special lacquer resin infused with finely ground pearl pigment.
This technique creates a gentle glow that shifts subtly with the light, giving the bowl a soft and delicate atmosphere.
Unlike metallic foil, the pearl finish offers a calm, milky radiance that feels modern and serene.
Each color is created through careful dyeing of the pearl resin, resulting in a refined, translucent depth.
Available in two variations
Pearl Pink with a warm and gentle tone
Pearl Aqua Blue with a cool and airy impression
Art Line
- Kintsugi
The Art Line features a Kintsugi inspired design, created not by repairing a broken vessel, but by expressing the philosophy of Kintsugi through lacquer and intentional lines.
Instead of traditional gold seams, the design traces elegant paths that evoke the idea of embracing imperfection and celebrating the beauty of natural forms.
This interpretation is calm, minimal and modern.
It captures the spirit of Kintsugi not as a repair technique, but as an artistic expression that symbolizes renewal, continuity and quiet strength.
Each piece carries its own flowing rhythm, making it a subtle yet meaningful accent in daily life.
