Japanese Pottery Articles
Regions and kilns, techniques, how to choose and care for your pieces. Articles to start your journey into Japanese pottery.
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Wabi-Sabi at Home: Ceramics for a Calmer Room
A slightly lopsided vase, a well-worn teapot, a rough-textured bowl — wabi-sabi aesthetics bring deep calm ...
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Pottery Classes in Japan: Where to Try the Wheel
This guide explores the joy of pottery making in Japan as the ultimate way to connect with Japanese ceramic...
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Japanese Plate Sizes: Sun to cm Conversion Chart
Understanding the traditional Japanese unit "Sun" (1 Sun ≈ 3.03 cm) makes choosing tableware effortless. Fr...
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Stoneware vs Porcelain: How to Tell Them Apart
Pottery or porcelain — what’s actually the difference? Clay type, firing temperature, water absorption, and...
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Japandi Ceramics: Japanese Pottery in Minimal Interiors
A single Bizen vase on a wooden shelf changes the weight of a room. Japanese ceramics belong in minimalist ...
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How to Care for Japanese Ceramics: A Practical Guide
Does japanese pottery need to be seasoned before use? Can you put japanese ceramics in the dishwasher? This...
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Building a Japanese Dinner Set: What to Buy in What Order
A japanese dinner set starts with a rice bowl, soup bowl, small dish, and plate — but how you build it is u...
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How to Choose a Japanese Rice Bowl (Chawan)
The most frequently used item for Japanese people every day is the rice bowl. Its weight, size, feel, and m...
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Japanese Plates: Which Size and Shape for Which Dish
Japanese plates come in round, square, oval, and organic shapes — each suited to different dishes and plati...
