Unleash the Legend – Indigo Dye Dragon Noodle Bowl & Spoon Set

Product Description

Evoking ancient legends and modern craftsmanship, the Indigo Dye Dragon Noodle Bowl with Spoon blends iconic Japanese design with practical elegance. Handcrafted in Japan’s renowned Mino ware tradition, this porcelain bowl features a masterfully hand-painted dragon—dynamic and detailed, wrapped in sweeping indigo flames. The powerful motif beautifully illustrates the art of Japanese pottery, showcasing its vibrant color and intricate design.

With a generous capacity of 1300cc (43.9 fl oz), its wide-mouthed, high-sided form is ideal for layered noodle dishes, hearty soups, or brothy ramen, allowing for a delightful presentation of your favorite ingredients. The accompanying spoon, designed for comfort, glides through broth and toppings with ease, ensuring you savor every bite. Both the bowl and spoon are crafted from durable porcelain and finished with a smooth glaze, making them microwave and dishwasher-safe, combining aesthetically pleasing design with everyday convenience.

The striking blue-and-white palette offers a visual feast, echoing the artistry of Japanese porcelain and complementing contemporary dining. Each piece comes beautifully presented in an elegant gift box, making it perfect for special occasions, housewarmings, or as a thoughtful addition to your personal kitchenware collection. This bowl enhances your dining experience while bringing a vibrant touch of Japanese artistry to your table.

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Product Information
  • Contents: 1 noodle bowl, 1 porcelain spoon
  • Dimensions (Bowl): φ8.5 x H3.4 in / φ21.6 x H8.7 cm
  • Capacity: 43.9 fl oz / 1300 cc
  • Dimensions (Spoon): 5.75 in / 14.6 cm
  • Box Dimensions: 9.65 x 9.45 x 3.74 in / 24.5 x 24 x 9.5 cm
  • Weight: 1.43 lbs / 650g
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Origin: Made in Japan
  • Packaging: Individual Gift Box (32-piece set available)
Care instructions
  • Microwave safe
  • Dishwasher safe (gentle cycle recommended)
  • Do not use with direct heat or open flame
  • Avoid metal utensils to preserve design
Note

Each item is individually handcrafted by skilled artisans. As a result, slight variations in color, pattern, and shape may occur compared to the product images. These subtle differences are a hallmark of authentic craftsmanship and contribute to the unique character of every piece.

Mino ware · Gifu, Japan

Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation

Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.

1,300+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Gifu Tōnō ceramic region
Remarkable diversity Shino · Oribe · Kiseto · Setoguro
Mino ware · Gifu Prefecture · Japan

Discover Mino

Learn more about Mino ware

What is Mino ware?

Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic tradition associated with the Mino region of present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative approaches developed across the region over more than 1,300 years.

Why is Mino ware so diverse?

Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region rather than around one narrowly defined style. Generations of potters experimented with different clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive glazes and practical everyday tableware can all belong to the same ceramic family.

What are Shino and Oribe?

Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often understated decoration, while Oribe is known for expressive forms and distinctive green, black and painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro, they are closely associated with the celebrated Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.

Where is Mino ware made?

Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami. The region remains one of Japan's most important centres of ceramic and tableware production today.