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Choose one craft,by region and maker.

Climate, clay, water, loom, glaze. We carry the handwork raised by Japan's regional landscapes, together with the stories that shaped them.

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Catalog Vol. 1 — Mingei in everyday life
The warmth of clay, in the palm.
About

A field guide, not a showroom.

One bowl, one cloth, one sheet of paper. We lay each piece out like a catalog plate, with the land, materials, and maker's words placed next to it.

Voices of the land

Each piece carries a brief note about the climate, water, and technique of its origin, so you meet the place before you meet the object.

Maker's gaze

The workshop name, the words passed down, and the maker's voice today — we introduce each craft as one person's work.

Everyday use

How it is used, how to break it in, how to wash it, how to care for it. Small notes that help you live with the piece for a long time.

Maker

Met as one person's work.

We visited the workshop and listened to the wind of the land and the movement of the hands. From this issue, we introduce one workshop.

「Not a loud vessel — I want to make ones that quietly stay on the shelf for years.」

Mashiko Tsuchiya Kiln

Ichiro Tsuchiya

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How it works

Sent slowly and surely.

The flow from order to arrival. Made-to-order items follow the maker's pace.

  1. STEP 01

    Choose

    Pick a piece by region, maker, or technique — as if from a catalog.

  2. STEP 02

    Order

    Add to cart, fill in details, and pay.

  3. STEP 03

    Prepare

    Stock items ship promptly; made-to-order items are then crafted.

  4. STEP 04

    Deliver

    Packed carefully, with a note from the region.

FAQ

Before you order.

How much do pieces vary?

Because everything is handmade, color, glaze flow, and pattern differ piece to piece. The photo is one representative example.

How long do made-to-order items take?

Generally 7 business days to a few weeks, depending on the workshop. See each product page for guidance.

Do you ship overseas?

Domestic only at the moment. Overseas shipping will be added later.

Can you wrap a gift?

Some items can be wrapped in washi paper with a mizuhiki cord. Please check each product page.