An Afternoon Ritual Worth Looking Forward To: Kintsugi-Inspired Bowl, Plate and Glass

As the afternoon light softens, put work aside and bring a favorite snack to the table. Berries and yogurt in a white bowl, a slice of tart on a Jet Black plate, and cold tea in a clear glass. The snack may be familiar, but choosing a place for each piece can make the pause feel a little more special. As a gift, it is a way to wish someone that kind of moment for themselves.

Set a place for one, with care

A cream-white Mino ware café au lait bowl, a small plate in Jet Black, and a clear textured cold tea glass: one of each makes a place setting for one. The pale bowl lets the berries stand out; the dark plate brings out the tart's fruit and custard. Afternoon light passes through the glass, while the gold-line designs gently connect three different shapes.

Make an everyday snack feel like a moment

Layer strawberries, blueberries and raspberries over yogurt, with a little honey. Set one slice of berry custard tart on the Jet Black plate and pour cold tea over ice in the glass. Before the first bite, take in the colour and light. A simple snack can give the afternoon a little room to breathe. Food and drinks in the styled photographs are serving suggestions and are not included.

See the three actual pieces

The lifestyle photographs suggest a way to use the set. The individual product photographs show the actual colours, forms and gold-line details.

The bundle product page brings together the specifications and care notes for the three pieces. For the painted glass plate and tumbler, inspect the back coating and wash by hand if it becomes scratched.

KINTSUGI-inspired lines, a sense of WA

The gold lines are a kintsugi-inspired design. These are not previously broken and repaired objects, and the set is not a repair kit. Here, WA—a sense of harmony—describes how three different shapes and materials sit comfortably together. It is a way to bring the visual idea of kintsugi into an ordinary afternoon.

Give a moment of OMOTENASHI

Choose with someone's favorite snack and quiet time in mind. Here, OMOTENASHI means the care of considering how a gift fits into their life. Along with the tableware, you are offering the thought: take a moment for yourself. It can be a gift for yourself, a friend who values a peaceful pause, or someone entering a new chapter. Before giving it, check the bundle product page for its current contents, packaging and delivery information.