“The dedication to your craft is evident in every piece made.

Thank you for not just creating beauty, but for preserving and sharing the techniques that carry forward the cultural and artistic lineage of Japanese crafts."

— From Serene Japan to our Artists —

Crafts

Artists

PROFILE

ASAHI-YAKI (Ceramic)

Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Material: fine local clay

Aesthetic: warm & natural tones; subtle textures

Function: tea ceremony ware

BIZEN-YAKI (Ceramic)

Origin: Okayama, Japan

Material: unglazed clay

Aesthetic: earthy tones; natural fire & ash patterns (hidasuki, goma, sangiri)

Function: durable everyday ware & art pieces

KASAMA-YAKI (Ceramic)

Origin: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Material: durable local clay with varied glazes

Aesthetic: diverse & individualistic; innovative spirit

Function: everyday tableware to contemporary art

KUTANI-YAKI (Ceramic)

Origin: Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Material: porcelain with overglaze enamel

Aesthetic: vivid "Five Colors" (green, yellow, purple, dark blue, red); bold floral & landscape designs

Function: tableware & decorative art

TAMBA-YAKI (Ceramic)

Origin: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Material: clay with natural ash glazes

Aesthetic: rustic; earthy tones; organic textures

Function: simple, functional forms

TENMOKU (Ceramic)

Origin: Kyoto, Japan (contemporary masters)

Material: iron-rich glazed stoneware

Aesthetic: dramatic kiln effects; oil-spot, hare's fur; Yōhen shows iridescent galaxy-like patterns

Function: tea bowls

INDEPENDENT KILN (Ceramic)

TSUIKI COPPERWARE

Origin: Niigata, Japan

Material: hand-hammered copper sheet

Aesthetic: traditional patinas (seiran blue, akane red); tsuchime hammer texture

Function: functional vessels & sculptural art

LACQUERWARE

Origin: Wajima & Yamanaka, Ishikawa, Japan

Material: wood coated with urushi (natural lacquer)

Aesthetic: deep gloss; decorated with gold (maki-e), mother-of-pearl (raden), or carved gold (chinkin)

Function: tea-ware, bowls, tableware