Japan Blue Arabesque Soba Choko Cup with Condiment Plate DESIGN_Hanazume Once the carafe is placed

Once the carafe is placed in the pot

a game called kai-awase was popular in Japan

With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the renowned artist Hokusai

and for attendance at weddings

Japan Blue Arabesque Soba Choko Cup with Condiment Plate DESIGN_Hanazume Once the carafe is placedThis soba choko cup, used as a dipping bowl when eating soba, comes with a small condiment plate that is used to put finely cut spring onions and wasabi for the dipping sauce. The plate can also be used as a lid or a coaster as well. The meticulouly painted design on the cup and the plate is an arabesque pattern. The intertwining vines symbolize longevity and prolongation of life. This pattern is one of the most popular patterns amongst Japanese