TY Palace Plate

The Palace Plate is a special collection that was made for the Palace Hotel Tokyo. The plate was inspired by the bloom of Chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of the Japanese Imperial Household.

Following the tradition of Arita pottery, designer Teruhiro Yanagihara developed a new series of ceramics using the traditional ingredient of clay made of crushed stone, though in a different composition. The result is a high-density kind of clay that makes the pottery items extremely strong and heat and stain-resistant, even without glaze. A special agent added to the clay provides the Palace series with a characteristic light grey, matte tone.

About 1616/arita japan:

1616/arita japan products are produced in the same factories as the original Arita pottery but take a completely different design approach. 1616/arita japan stands for contemporary products that can be used every day, though made with the extraordinary workmanship, thinness, and strength of original Arita ware.

Teruhiro Yanagihara, the creative director of 1616/arita japan, designed the “Standard” series. This series clearly show Yanagihara’s interest in borderless design. Items don’t have predetermined functions but allow different combinations and usages and good stackability among the Standard products.