Small Dishes to Collect and Enjoy

 

A small dish with a little shimmer can brighten the table while keeping a refined feeling. Here are popular Teshio dishes for everyday meals, welcoming guests and marking a special occasion.

Kingunjo

These hand-painted blue-and-white small plates use vivid cobalt blue to bring out the whiteness of the porcelain.

An overglaze layer of gold adds a festive touch.

Flowers and Water expresses the vitality of flowers refreshed by water.
Raindrops and Rain Sounds depicts the fleeting beauty of drops and softly echoing rain.
Light on the River captures the gentle flow of a clear stream and the points of light sparkling on its surface.

Flowers, rain, rivers… We painted these plates in the hope that they would accompany pleasant moments spent imagining the landscapes outside.

Mitsukumo — Three Clouds

Like clouds changing shape in the wind, or a full moon partly hidden behind them, the Mitsukumo small plate has no fixed front. Enjoy it in whichever orientation you prefer.
The glaze catches the light with a sparkle, bringing an elegant touch to the table.

Alongside versatile natural white and light blue, there are bright yellow for special occasions and a subdued blue. Mixing the colors is part of the pleasure, making them lovely gifts.

Hoshikage

The third small plate in the Teshio collection is informal and easy to use—a welcoming starting point even if small plates are new to your table.

Hoshikage refers to the light of stars twinkling in the night sky. We made this plate in the hope that, among the many small plates you might discover, it would bring a little extra brightness to your table.

Softly rounded corners keep the design understated, gently framing the food.

The Half-Matte series features a glaze texture between glossy and matte. Choose soft white or pink, or the deeper, more contemplative shades of navy and brown. Try pairing white with navy or the warm neighboring tones of pink and brown.

Teshio: small dishes made with care

Teshio takes its name from teshio-zara, small salt dishes considered a forerunner of today's mamezara. It is a brand that puts care and thought into small plates.

Long ago, a small plate of salt was placed at the corner of a dining tray as part of a belief in salt's purifying qualities. This palm-sized dish was known as a teshio-zara.

Over time, these small plates became pieces for enjoying food. Their presence adds character to the table.

We carefully make each piece in our Tokyo studio, hoping it will be cherished and used for many years.