A collaboration between Arita confectionery and local kilns.
A gift that captures the essence of Arita
A collaboration between the famous Arita confection "Chawan Monaka" and "FLAGS," a group consisting of seven kilns from Arita and Hizen Yoshida ware. We have applied and expressed the techniques and individuality of each kiln, cultivated throughout history, within the world of a tiny teacup.
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6 cm in diameter. A bean-sized tea bowl that fits in the palm of your hand. Despite its small size, it goes through the same production process. Each piece is carefully fired by skilled artisans. From those with hand-painted designs typical of Arita ware to those finished with modern glazes, these bean-sized tea bowls are packed with the unique character of each kiln.
- How to enjoy mamechawan -
You might look at a bean-sized bowl and wonder what it’s for. But lidded containers are surprisingly versatile. Use them to tuck away your treasures or enjoy them as serving dishes. How you use them is up to you. That’s the beauty of a bean-sized bowl.
You can use them to add a fun touch to your table by filling them with delicacies or condiments. We also recommend using different patterns to enjoy a variety of different condiments. The ways to use them are endless, such as placing them on a single plate to enjoy.
When you want to relax and get some sleep with an aroma diffuser by your bedside, the Mame-chawan (bean bowl) comes with a lid, allowing you to close it when you want to contain the scent after enjoying it. Please place commercially available aroma stones or similar items inside the Mame-chawan to use.
You can use them to add a fun touch to your table by filling them with delicacies or condiments. We also recommend using different patterns to enjoy a variety of different condiments. The ways to use them are endless, such as placing them on a single plate to enjoy.
When you want to relax and get some sleep with an aroma diffuser by your bedside, the Mame-chawan (bean bowl) comes with a lid, allowing you to close it when you want to contain the scent after enjoying it. Please place commercially available aroma stones or similar items inside the Mame-chawan to use.
Arita Specialty Confectionery
About Chawan Monaka
Creating a society where "each and every individual can envision an exciting future." This is the vision behind Tomosuya, which sells these rice-bowl-shaped monaka wafers. Once a beloved local confection, they have been revived and reimagined as a new tool for community development. A key feature is that rather than keeping the product to themselves, they allow anyone to freely create their own original "Chawan Monaka." In recent years, through collaborations with local residents, they are becoming one of the "faces" of Arita.
Please serve the desired amount of bean paste and enjoy. You can enjoy a freshly made, crispy monaka at any time. We also recommend adding toppings like butter, nuts, or fruit over the bean paste to create your own variations.
We deliver in a jar a flavorful, chunky sweet bean paste made from carefully selected Hokkaido soybeans, crafted by "Tsuruya," a historic confectionery established in 1639. If you have any leftover bean paste, please enjoy it as a spread on bread or other items.
Chawan Monaka is an edible bowl. You can enjoy various flavors by topping the red bean paste with fruit or other ingredients to create your own custom arrangement.
Please serve the desired amount of bean paste and enjoy. You can enjoy a freshly made, crispy monaka at any time. We also recommend adding toppings like butter, nuts, or fruit over the bean paste to create your own variations.
We deliver in a jar a flavorful, chunky sweet bean paste made from carefully selected Hokkaido soybeans, crafted by "Tsuruya," a historic confectionery established in 1639. If you have any leftover bean paste, please enjoy it as a spread on bread or other items.
Chawan Monaka is an edible bowl. You can enjoy various flavors by topping the red bean paste with fruit or other ingredients to create your own custom arrangement.
Maker of bean-sized rice bowls
About Flags
FLAGS is a group comprised of seven Arita ware pottery studios. Each of the seven studios has raised its own flag, standing up to engage in craftsmanship that maximizes its individual strengths and to serve as a flagship for conveying those passions. The collective of these seven flags is "FLAGS."
With a history spanning nearly 390 years, this is one of the oldest kilns in Arita. While the name Arita-yaki might bring images of white porcelain to mind, Toetsu-gama is dedicated to the study of glazes and has developed a repertoire of several thousand unique recipes. They produce exquisite Arita-yaki ware that captures the rustic charm of earthenware while maintaining the strength and ease of care characteristic of porcelain.
Since the early Showa period, they have been manufacturing everyday tableware featuring the polka-dot pattern synonymous with Yoshida-yaki. Soesen-gama is the only one in the production area that performs the time-consuming process of applying blue slip and then painstakingly carving out the dots with a tool. A Showa-retro small rice bowl. It is also recommended as an interior decoration piece.
A pottery with some of the largest kilns in Arita, boasting thousands of variations in shape. They possess a wide range of techniques and expertise, from hand-painted designs to those created with glazes. In recent years, they have also been developing many Arita-yaki products that fit modern lifestyles with their own unique worldview.
Koyo-gama is known for creating Arita ware that, rather than being ostentatious, blends seamlessly into daily life and brings a sense of comfort. They are dedicated to their craft, sparing no effort and taking pride in their hand-painted designs. For this collection, they have hand-painted traditional Arita patterns for us. By using a glaze made from isunoki (distylium) ash, the pieces have been finished with a soft and gentle aesthetic.
With the concept that "a dish is only complete once it is plated," they choose the shape, size, color, and texture of each piece while imagining the food that will be served in it. In recent years, they have specialized in a technique that expresses flowers through hand-carved relief, which has also been applied to these small rice bowls. Because they are hand-carved, each piece has its own unique character, which is part of their charm.
They are taking on the challenge of developing a wide range of products using porcelain as a material, extending beyond tableware to interior items and stationery. For this collection, we had them finish traditional celadon glaze with a sandblasted matte texture, giving an age-old glaze a contemporary feel.
As the number of kilns capable of producing authentic Arita ware continues to decline, they are committed to crafting high-quality, detail-oriented ceramics by training artisans and bringing the entire process, starting from base creation, in-house. Inspired by early Imari ware, they create Arita ceramics that resonate with the modern era.
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Cool, semi-matte texture
食卓にすっと納まる飽きの来ない色味が魅力です
Shochu-dedicated hot water mixing cup
誰が淹れても最高に美味しいお湯割りが作れる魔法の道具
A global brand that inherits history and technology.
The charm and warmth of gosu blue.
孫の代まで伝わる暮らしの定番
A Gift of Arita Ware
オリジナル包装紙で丁寧にお包みします
ARITA JIKI for effortless everyday use
抜群の収納性と時代に流されない定番アイテム
Festive tableware perfect for special occasions
希少な赤絵、染付技法を食卓に。
The unique charm of hand-carved seals
手彫りの印判で生まれる味わい
A Single Flower in Daily Life
18種類の個性豊かな形
I have collected Arita-yaki mamezara (small dishes).
豆皿を通して窯元の個性を見渡せます
Motif of auspicious patterns
大きすぎない絶妙なサイズの小鉢です
Oven-safe dishes for enjoying oven cooking
オーブン料理を楽しむうつわ
