The Elegance of Japanese Ceramic Dinnerware
When you enter the rikumo concept store, you become immersed in the heart of Japan. Our team at rikumo wants you to experience Omotenashi: the essence of Japanese hospitality. You'll be captivated by the gentle scent of hinoki as you drink in the evocative beauty of our artisanal collections for home and kitchen. Sip organic Japanese tea as you imagine bringing our authentic Japanese tea and teaware to your home.
The Art of Japanese Ceramics: Merging Functionality with Beauty
Our Hasami porcelain mugs are an example of a design whose perfectly crafted contours will keep your tea at the perfect temperature. These mugs are made from a mixture of Japanese clays from Nagasaki, which are sculpted into perfectly rounded mugs. Takuhiro Shinomoto created the Hasami line in the spirit of a 400-year-old design tradition.
Traditional Techniques in Japanese Ceramic Craftsmanship
Part of rikumo's attraction is its choice to display items handmade by Japanese artisans in Japanese settings. Everything you see when you visit rikumo today is based on hundreds of years of traditions. Every piece has an intended function, and each piece is created with pride to carry out that function.
Our clients who want a perfect vessel to brew their delicate Japanese tea may find that vessel with our Iwachu Zakuro cast iron teapot. This bright blue teapot, created with sharply geometric corners, is shaped in homage to traditional Japanese tetsubin, which were once the tea vessels of emperors and scholars. Its unique shape becomes functional, as the sharp corners create a perfect setting for steeping your tea.
Unique Characteristics of Japanese Ceramic Dinnerware
We offer porcelain, wooden, and metal dinnerware sets that display the simple beauty of Japanese design. These sets are handmade by artisans who use the same methods their parents and mentors have shown them. Our popular Japanese porcelain dinnerware is made by various ceramic companies. These companies follow a century-old tradition of crafting methods, producing monochrome plates in neutral colors and contrasting accent colors.
For example, our Puru porcelain plates feature neutral colors on their surface and are given a vintage appearance using a patina. The gently sloping rims of these plates give your dinnerware an elegant appearance. By contrast, our JW Maru porcelain plates have higher rims than the Puru plates. The use of subtle shades of glaze allows these plates to evoke a warm and comforting appearance.
The Sustainability of Handcrafted Japanese Ceramics
Our company follows the spirit of many of our brands in making a commitment to sustainability. As part of our commitment, all packaging for our products has been changed to a plastic-free, recyclable method. We also use shredded and repurposed cardboard when shipping our merchandise. These efforts will help illustrate our company's efforts to minimize waste.
Visit Our Store Today and Experience Japanese Culture
We invite you to experience the calm, meditative environment we have curated at our rikumo store. Whether you're looking for a mug, a kettle, or a set of dinnerware, our collections can help you bring elements of Japanese culture into your home. Our staff will welcome you and answer your questions about the history and cultural significance of our pieces. Visit our store in Ardmore, PA, today, or browse our displays of home goods to acquire your own piece of Japanese culture.