Taisho Roman Tokusa Single Flower Vase Cat Motif making the most of the

making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain

These are children's chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer

and the sight of them flying over fields evokes a sense of nostalgia

who specializes in golden decoration known as kinrande (literally "gold brocade")

eclectic Japanese and Western design created by matte glaze and unique rim shape

Taisho Roman Tokusa Single Flower Vase Cat Motif making the most of theThis is a single flower vase from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. This vase has a cute round body like a water balloon. The height is low, but the body is surprisingly large and stable. The vertical pattern, known as tokusa, conveys a nostalgic atmosphere. The pattern is also applied to the neck of the vase. This pattern is created not by painting or pigments, but by the aburidashi