Handmade Ceramics, Nerikomi (Clay Marbling) Four colors of colored clay are layered, cut, and the edges are shaped by hand. The various patterns create one-of-a-kind pieces. Small Plates: Two ❶ Side Plate: For Japanese sweets, fruit Blue, navy, pink, white, nerikomi, marble pattern with a wave design, thick ❷ Triangular Plate: For condiments, Japanese sweets, sauces Blue, brown, beige marble Rounded and distorted corners