Pottery Barn apologized for selling a Halloween costume of a sushi chef and a kimono that an Asian civil rights group had complained were culturally offensive.

The retailer confirmed late Monday the items had been removed from its website.

“We did not intend to offend anyone with our Halloween costumes and we apologize,” said Leigh Oshirak, vice president of public relations and marketing. “Thank you for bringing this to our attention.”

Asian civil rights activists spoke out after the store began selling the products, a kimono and a sushi chef outfit featuring the Rising Sun of the Japanese flag.