"Kohiki Mame-Ezara" is a mini plate made by applying white powder-clay to the rougher red clay and underglaze-painted in blue or brown with the design of a bottle gourd, which is a traditional Japanese pattern associated with good luck and prosperity. A translucent glaze that is a bit thick and grayish is applied and makes a good combination with the dusted clay surface in creamy white. As a result, it gives a soft and warm feeling. The shape of each item is the one and only because they are handcrafted using a clay slab building technique. That is why you are attached to the mini plate in your choice. We recommend using it for serving condiments such as ginger, salt, lemon slices and plum pulp or even as a chopstick rest. Just add these mini plates [with subduedness of texture and lovely easy-goingness of manually stamped patterns] to the usual dining tables filled with plain tableware, you will enjoy having a calm and soothing atmosphere. Indeed, "Kohiki Mame-Ezara" warms your heart during your meals!