MOOMIN Kutani Ware Mini Plate – Hattifatteners

A beautifully crafted Kutani-yaki mini plate featuring the iconic Moomin Hattifatteners on a traditional “ao-te madara (青手間取)” blue pattern. Kutani ceramics are one of Japan’s most prestigious porcelain traditions, originating from Ishikawa Prefecture in the 17th century. This charming 10 cm plate combines Japanese artisan heritage with Scandinavian character design — a perfect blend of culture, art, and nostalgia.

Key Features & Benefits

• Authentic Kutani-yaki porcelain

• Features Hattifatteners (ニョロニョロ) — one of the most beloved Moomin creatures

• Elegant blue traditional pattern background

• Perfect for both everyday use and display

• Small, versatile size ideal for condiments, sweets, rings, keys, or as a tea snack dish

• Lightweight and delicately glazed

• Makes an exquisite gift for fans of Japanese ceramics and Moomin collectors

• Each piece has subtle variations due to hand-decorated finishing — making every plate unique

Product Details

• Diameter: approx. 10 cm

• Color theme: Blue pattern with green-yellow accent

• Material: Japanese porcelain (Kutani ware)
  

• Finish: Smooth glaze, vivid print

• Origin: Made in Japan (Ishikawa – Kutani region)

• Comes in protective packaging suitable for gifting

How to Use

• As a small plate for nuts, sweets, pickles, soy sauce, wasabi

• As a tea-time dessert dish for mochi, wagashi, cookies

• As a decorative piece on a shelf or wall

• As a jewelry or trinket holder

• As a meaningful gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays, collectors, or tableware lovers

Fun Cultural Note
Kutani porcelain is famous for its bold, rich use of color and has been treasured for centuries as luxury tableware. Combining traditional kutani technique with Moomin character art creates a rare fusion item — adored both in Japan and internationally.

Important Note
This product is available upon customer request, which may extend the shipping time. If it becomes unavailable from the manufacturer, it may be canceled from your order.