{"title":"Japanese Ceramics Under $20","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Japanese ceramics without the price tag. Every piece here is under $20 and still handcrafted with care. From Arita ware side dishes to Kutani small plates and kawaii cat bowls, perfect as gifts or a first piece for your Japanese tableware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-kawaii-cat-bowl-set-of-2","title":"Small Kawaii Cat Bowl Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of two small Japanese ceramic bowls, hand-finished with a kawaii cat illustration — sized for soy sauce, dips, condiments or small side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan, these small bowls sit in the tradition of the Japanese mamesara \/ kobachi: small vessels that turn an ordinary meal into a more considered one. Each piece is hand-finished with soft glaze variations — no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 2 matching small bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-illustrated kawaii cat motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight for soy sauce, dipping sauces, side dishes or condiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe glaze; microwave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Small bowl set (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Kawaii cat illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konbini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46498068529380,"sku":"CRM-PLT-100","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/DSC_0180_ee23c262-38f0-4359-a842-896e881403c5.jpg?v=1756129091"},{"product_id":"small-kawaii-cat-bowl-japanese-side-dish-plate","title":"Small Kawaii Cat bowl – Japanese Side Dish Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small Japanese ceramic side-dish plate with a polka-dot twin-cat illustration in vibrant blue and white — sized for sides, snacks, desserts or condiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan, the bowl uses the blue-and-white sometsuke palette — cobalt under a clear glaze — paired with a cheerful cat illustration. Compact enough for daily use; bright enough to lift the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright sometsuke (blue and white) palette with twin cat motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size — right for sides, snacks, small desserts or condiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Japanese ceramic, food-safe glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Small side dish bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Kawaii cat (blue and white sometsuke style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konbini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46498072133860,"sku":"CRM-PLT-113","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/small-kawaii-cat-bowl-japanese-side-dish-plate-hd.png?v=1776425921"},{"product_id":"winking-cat-bowl-10cm-japanese-ceramic-sauce-side-dish","title":"Winking Cat Bowl 10cm – Japanese Ceramic Sauce \u0026 Side Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 10cm Japanese ceramic bowl with a hand-painted winking cat motif in blue and white — sized for soy sauce, dips, snacks or small side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan by KANESADA, this small bowl sits in the Japanese tradition of the \u003cem\u003emamesara\u003c\/em\u003e\/small-bowl: tiny vessels that turn an ordinary meal into something more considered. The blue-and-white sometsuke style is one of the oldest Japanese ceramic palettes — cobalt under a clear glaze — here drawn with a cheerful, winking cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10cm — right for soy sauce, dips, condiments or a single small side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue and white sometsuke-style hand decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinking cat motif on the inside base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; small variations in glaze and line are normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy KANESADA, made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Small bowl \/ sauce dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Winking cat (blue and white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: KANESADA (Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANESADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46593897201892,"sku":"CRM-PLT-112","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/DSC_0206_5dee4d33-beae-4d73-8647-bd2017d94cde.jpg?v=1754831140"},{"product_id":"sushi-mug-250ml-fish-design-japanese-ceramic-cup","title":"Sushi Mug 250ml – Fish Design Japanese Ceramic Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 250ml Japanese ceramic mug decorated with a colourful fish motif inspired by \u003cem\u003ekaiten-zushi\u003c\/em\u003e (conveyor-belt sushi) culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan, the mug uses bright illustrative fish (think tuna, salmon, mackerel — the rotation of a Japanese conveyor belt restaurant) drawn around the body. Casual enough for daily coffee or tea, charming enough to use as a small soup or salad bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250ml capacity — right for tea, coffee or a small soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright fish illustrations inspired by kaiten-zushi (conveyor-belt sushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Japanese ceramic, food-safe glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with other pieces in our sushi-themed tableware range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 250ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Kaiten-zushi fish illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Sushi mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konbini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594087518436,"sku":"CRM-MUG-101","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/sushi-mug-250ml-fish-design-japanese-ceramic-cup-hd.png?v=1776426183"},{"product_id":"saliu-yui-mino-ware-small-plate","title":"SALIU Yui Mino Ware Small Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eSALIU's Yui small plate — Mino-ware porcelain with a soft semi-matte glaze, available in four calm colourways. Sized for side dishes, sweets or condiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSALIU is the tableware brand of LOLO Co. (established 1977), based in Toki City, Gifu prefecture. The Yui (結, \"connection\") series is built around gentle curves and an understated palette — the kind of small plate that disappears under the food rather than competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's good about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall plate format — right for sweets, snacks, condiments or side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft semi-matte glaze with subtle colour tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour colourways: White (Shiro), Ash Gray (Hai), Mint Green (Asagi), Sumi Ink Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the SALIU Yui teapot and cups for a coordinated set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe; made in Toki City, Gifu prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy SALIU (LOLO Co., est. 1977)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mino-ware ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Small plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Yui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: White (Shiro), Ash Gray (Hai), Mint Green (Asagi), Sumi Ink Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: SALIU (LOLO Co., Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWare: Mino ware (美濃焼)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Gifu prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saliu","offers":[{"title":"Mint Green","offer_id":46703913074916,"sku":"CRM-PLT-151","price":10.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":46703913107684,"sku":"CRM-PLT-152","price":10.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sumi Ink","offer_id":46703913140452,"sku":"CRM-PLT-153","price":10.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ash Gray","offer_id":46703913173220,"sku":"CRM-PLT-154","price":10.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/saliu-yui-mino-ware-small-plate-hd.png?v=1776426457"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-kissho-small-plates","title":"Kutani Ware Kisshō Small Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small Kutani-ware plate from Seikou Kiln — hand-painted in \u003cem\u003ekisshō\u003c\/em\u003e (吉祥, \"auspicious\") motifs that draw on classic Japanese good-luck imagery: Hokusai waves, traditional lucky charms, and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeikou Kiln (聖光窯) was founded in 1935 in Nomi, Ishikawa prefecture — the home of Kutani ware. The \u003cem\u003ekisshō\u003c\/em\u003e tradition gathers a set of Japanese symbols associated with luck, longevity and prosperity — historically painted on tableware for New Year and other celebrations. 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