• Washing & Drying

    • Do not use microwave or dishwasher

    • Hand-wash with mild detergent; no abrasive scrubbers

    • Dry thoroughly after washing

    Disclaimer

    • No direct flame use

  • Washing & Drying

    • Do not use microwave or dishwasher

    • Hand-wash with mild detergent; no abrasive scrubbers

    • Dry thoroughly after washing

    Disclaimer

    • Not recommended for hot drinks as the thermal conductivity is high

    • Avoid long contact with acidic/salty liquids

    • Patina will deepen naturally over time

  • Washing & Drying

    • Do not use microwave or dishwasher

    • Hand-wash with mild detergent; no abrasive scrubbers

    • Do not soak

    • Dry thoroughly after washing

    Disclaimer

    • Keep away from high heat and sunlight

Care & Usage

PROFILE

ASAHI-YAKI [Ceramic]

Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan (400 years)

Material: fine local clay

Aesthetic: warm & natural tones; subtle textures

Function: tea ceremony ware

BIZEN-YAKI [Ceramic]

Origin: Okayama, Japan (1,000+ years)

Material: unglazed clay

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

Function: durable everyday ware & art pieces

KASAMA-YAKI [Ceramic]

Origin: Ibaragi Prefecture, Japan (~360 years)

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 (250 years)

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 (800+ years)

Material: clay with natural ash glazes

Aesthetic: rustic; earthy tones; organic textures

Function: simple, functional forms

TENMOKU [Ceramic]

Origin: Kyoto, Japan (ancient origin, contemporary revival)

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]

Origin: contemporary

TSUIKI COPPERWARE

Origin: Niigata, Japan (~250 years)

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 (600+ years)

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

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."

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

— From Serene Japan to our Artists —