Sanrio's Kuromi gets an adorable new Japanese tableware collection

The long-established Japanese tableware brand Tachikichi has released its first-ever collaboration with the popular Sanrio character, Kuromi.

The new collection of traditional Japanese dishes and accessories is being released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the mischievous, punk-rock-themed character.

Tachikichi is a historic company from Kyoto, a city famous for its traditional crafts, and has been a specialist in Japanese tableware for over 270 years, since its founding in 1752.

This new partnership brings that long legacy of craftsmanship to a collection themed around Kuromi, who is known as My Melody’s rival.

The design of the collection features Kuromi sitting within a “hanakarakusa,” or a traditional floral arabesque pattern, and the ceramic pieces are finished with a chic, purple-colored glaze.

The full six-item collection is as follows:

Kuromi Hanakarakusa – Chopsticks & Rest Set
- Price: ¥4,950 (approx $34 USD/£25 GBP)

Kuromi Hanakarakusa – Rice Bowl
- Price: ¥5,500 (approx $37 USD/£28 GBP)

Kuromi Hanakarakusa – Cup
- Price: ¥4,400 (approx $30 USD/£22 GBP)

Kuromi Hanakarakusa – Tea Pot
- Price: ¥8,250 (approx $56 USD/£41 GBP)

The ceramic items in the collection, such as the rice bowl, cup, and teapot, are all made as “Hasami ware,” a type of traditional porcelain with a 400-year history from Nagasaki Prefecture.

The teapot also includes a stainless steel tea strainer.