Japanese Pottery Articles

A black lacquer tray with a scalloped flower-shaped edge on a mortar surface, holding a blown-glass stemmed cup full of tiny bubbles

Japanese Trays: Obon, Zen and How to Use Them

In Japanese food culture, serving trays like Obon and Zen are far more than mere utilitarian tools; they are architectural canvases that frame hospitality and respect through mindful spacing. From...

Japanese Trays: Obon, Zen and How to Use Them

In Japanese food culture, serving trays like Obon and Zen are far more than mere utilitarian tools; they are architectural canvases that frame hospitality and respect through mindful spacing. From...

White porcelain plates before their final firing, laid out on a workbench in a Kyoto studio, a faintly blue clear glaze catching the light as they wait for painting

Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware: Kyoto's Refined Cer...

Representing the court and tea cultures of the ancient capital, Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki embody the Japanese aesthetic of Miyabi (refined elegance). Unlike styles that embrace kiln randomness, Kyoto ware champions...

Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware: Kyoto's Refined Cer...

Representing the court and tea cultures of the ancient capital, Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki embody the Japanese aesthetic of Miyabi (refined elegance). Unlike styles that embrace kiln randomness, Kyoto ware champions...

A hand painting an octagonal white porcelain plate with a brush, a key-fret border and yellow flowers at the rim and bamboo with a panda at the centre, enamel dishes beside it

Japanese Pottery Patterns: What the Motifs Actu...

Etsuke (ceramic painting) elevates Japanese pottery into functional fine art through exquisite line work and symbolism. It encompasses two core methods: durable underglaze painting like Sometsuke (blue-and-white), and vibrant overglaze...

Japanese Pottery Patterns: What the Motifs Actu...

Etsuke (ceramic painting) elevates Japanese pottery into functional fine art through exquisite line work and symbolism. It encompasses two core methods: durable underglaze painting like Sometsuke (blue-and-white), and vibrant overglaze...

Japanese pieces set out on a linen cloth: a blue-grey mug, fluted black and white chargers, a mille-feuille on a petal-rimmed dish, and a glass pot on a red brick beside a stamped shallow bowl

Japanese Tableware Complete Guide

Japanese tableware transforms daily meals through thoughtful tactile elements like weight and rim shapes. Beginners are encouraged to start with a personal rice bowl and teacup, gradually weaving in versatile...

Japanese Tableware Complete Guide

Japanese tableware transforms daily meals through thoughtful tactile elements like weight and rim shapes. Beginners are encouraged to start with a personal rice bowl and teacup, gradually weaving in versatile...

A gold kintsugi line running across the inside of a grey-green glazed bowl on a white workbench, with a small dish of gold powder and bamboo tools behind

Kintsugi: How to Repair Pottery With Gold (and ...

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with natural Urushi lacquer and dusting them with gold. Rooted in the 15th-century Wabi-Sabi tea culture, it treats breakage not...

Kintsugi: How to Repair Pottery With Gold (and ...

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with natural Urushi lacquer and dusting them with gold. Rooted in the 15th-century Wabi-Sabi tea culture, it treats breakage not...

A pottery fair seen from above in a valley ceramics park, rows of white tents between lawns and trees, with large jars set beside the steps

How to Visit a Japanese Pottery Fair: 9 Regions...

This comprehensive guide explores the unique charm of Japanese pottery festivals (Toki-ichi), featuring key destinations, 2026 event schedules, and practical travel tips. It covers major historic regions including Arita, Kasama,...

How to Visit a Japanese Pottery Fair: 9 Regions...

This comprehensive guide explores the unique charm of Japanese pottery festivals (Toki-ichi), featuring key destinations, 2026 event schedules, and practical travel tips. It covers major historic regions including Arita, Kasama,...