Product Description

Transform your dining experience with the Mino Indigo Horizon Long Plate, a piece that melds functionality and artistry. This plate measures 15 inches (38 cm) in length, 6.3 inches (16 cm) in width, and 1.9 inches (4.7 cm) in height, offering ample space for your culinary creations. Made in Japan, it showcases traditional Mino ware craftsmanship, enhancing both your meals and your home’s atmosphere.

Craftsmanship and Material

Crafted from fine porcelain, the Mino Indigo Horizon Long Plate reflects the beauty of Japanese pottery. Each handcrafted piece displays unique variations in color and size, adding to its charm. The deep indigo glaze, accentuated by gentle curves, invites admiration and fosters a connection between your meals and its artistry. You are not just purchasing a plate but a piece of Japanese craftsmanship that embodies quality.

Enhancing Daily Life

Every meal is enhanced when served on this long plate. Whether you're hosting dinner parties or enjoying a morning meal, its minimalist design complements a variety of table settings. With generous dimensions, it accommodates everything from appetizers to desserts, turning each dish into a visual delight.

Experience the blend of tradition and modernity with the Mino Indigo Horizon Long Plate, which enriches your home decor and inspires warmth at every meal.

Product Information
  • Dimensions: 15 in x 6.3 in x 1.9 in / 38 cm x 16 cm x 4.7 cm
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Craft: Mino Ware
  • Made in Japan
Care instructions
  • Hand wash with a soft sponge and mild detergent; do not use abrasive cleaners.
  • Avoid the dishwasher and microwave to preserve the integrity of the porcelain.
  • Allow to air dry completely before storing.
  • Store in a dry place, ideally cushioned with a cloth to prevent scratches.
Note

Introducing the Mino Indigo Horizon Long Plate, a stunning artisan-made piece that embodies the beauty of handcrafted artistry. Each plate is meticulously created by skilled artisans, resulting in unique variations in color and texture that enhance its character. These subtle differences and occasional imperfections are not flaws, but rather a testament to the craftsmanship and individuality of each piece. Embrace the charm of the Mino Indigo Horizon Long Plate, where every dining experience is enriched by its one-of-a-kind allure.

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.