Porcelain Painting Works by Ruri Takeuchi Until First Week of December

From the exhibition " Microscopic Craft from KAGA ", we have kept Ruri Takeuchi's works.

We have to send them back to Japan soon due to her next exhibition.
If you haven't seen her works yet or if you would like to keep them in your eyes again, please don't miss it, the works will stay until first week of December.
Her paintings are surprisingly amazing, animals are alive, flowers are more than real.
Come and take a look!

* We will be closed on November 28th.
** 7 days open in December!

New Arrivals from Malcolm Wright

New arrivals from Malcolm Wright in Vermont.
Flower-shaped dishes, noodle bowls, serving platter, salad bowls...
So many variety of shapes and size.
Perfect for holiday dinner!

*We will be closed on November 28th.
** 7 days open in December!

Serving Platter
φ12"

Rice Bowl
φ5" x 3""

Mini Noodle Bowl
φ6"1/2 x H 3"1/4

Flower Shaped Dish
φ6" x H 2"

Introducing New Designs Fukkoku Tumblers

One of our most popular items, Fukkoku Glass Tumblers, the nostalgic design are revivals from the early 90's in Japan.
Three more designs are joined in!
It is available to shop on-line too, please take a look.

 

HERE to check!

 

 

 

Thank you for Coming to Hanako Nakazato's Exhibition!

 

Thank you for coming to Hanako Nakazato's Exhibition - Occasions -.
We were so pleased to have this exhibition, it is always fun to feel her aesthetics.
We see her challenge and her creativity through her works, including wood-fired pieces, piece made of pewter and moss art.
Please stop by again if you have chance, some of the works are still available!

Sincerery,

Sneak Peak! Hanako Nakazato Exhibition 11/15-18

 

Hanako Nakazato Exhibition
- Occasions -
November 15th Fri. – 18th Mon.
Opening Reception TOMORROW 6pm-8pm

Sara Japanese Pottery will present an exhibition of new work by ceramic artist Hanako Nakazato. This exhibition will feature unique pieces that bring a new sensibility to the traditional Japanese elements of tea ceremony, sake appreciation, flower arranging, and fine dining. 

The exhibition will feature works made at both of Nakazato’ studios, in Maine and Japan.

Please join us for our Opening Reception TOMORROW 6pm-8pm featuring Sake Tasting presented by NAGAI SHUZO featuring their sake MIZUBASHO.

* Open Hour *

November 15th, Fri.  10am - 8 pm

Opening Reception & Sake Tasting 6pm - 8pm

November 16th, Sat. 12pm - 6 pm

November 17th, Sun. 12pm - 6pm

November 18th, Mon. 10 am - 6 pm

 

HanakoNakazato comes from a family of potters in Japan stretching back 14 generations.  Both her technique and philosophy as a studio potter are grounded in the ceramic traditions of her home, Karatsu Japan. But her designs and surfaces are also highly influenced by years spent traveling and living in the West.

This special blend of origin and influence results in versatile functional tableware that works in a variety of settings from minimal and modern to traditional and rustic.  

HanakoNakazato moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in her cultural roots, especially the Japanese food culture, and she decided to return home to learn pottery from her father, Takashi Nakazato. Since her debut exhibition at Manyodo Gallery in Tokyo, in 2000, she has shown her work extensively in Japan and the US. In 2007, she established her studio monohanako in Karatsu, Japan. In 2010, she established another studio monohanakowest in Union, ME. She currently divides her time between Japan and the US.

Sake Cups & Small Dish by Shumpei Yamaki

Shumpei said it's getting colder and colder in Iowa, next would be the last wood firing in this year.
We received sake cups and small dish from Shumpei Yamaki.
Very simple, but each one has characters.
Please come and take a look.
We are also happy to help you over the phone or via e-mail.
We hope you stay warm...

Wood Fired Sake Cups
φ2"3/8 x 2"

Wood Fired Sake Cups
φ3"1/4 x H 2"1/4

Shumpei's Signature
平（Pei） in Chinese Charactor

Small Dish
φ2"3/4 x H 2"1/2

Hanako Nakazato Exhibition 11/15-18 : One-off Pieces including Wood-fired cups and Bonsai Creations

Hanako Nakazato Exhibition

-Occasions-

November 15th Fri. – 18th Mon.

Opening Reception Nov. 15th Fri. 6pm-8pm

One-off Pieces including
Wood-fired cups and Bonsai creations..

Sara Japanese Pottery will present an exhibition of new work by ceramic artist Hanako Nakazato.

This exhibition will be all unique pieces rather than daily ware.Vases, platters, cake stands, mizusashi(Fresh water jar), katakuchi pouring bowl, sake cups, wood fired cups…And also some moss bonsai creations.

HanakoNakazato comes from a family of potters in Japan stretching back 14 generations.  Both her technique and philosophy as a studio potter are grounded in the ceramic traditions of her home, Karatsu Japan.  But her designs and surfaces are also highly influenced by years spent traveling and living in the West.  This special blend of origin and influence results in versatile functional tableware that works in a variety of settings from minimal and modern to traditional and rustic. 

HanakoNakazato moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in her cultural roots, especially the Japanese food culture, and she decided to return home to learn pottery from her father, Takashi Nakazato. Since her debut exhibition at Manyodo Gallery in Tokyo, in 2000, she has shown her work extensively in Japan and the US. In 2007, she established her studio monohanako in Karatsu, Japan. In 2010, she established another studio monohanakowest in Union, ME. She currently divides her time between Japan and the US.

Please join us for our Opening Reception on November 15th Friday, 6pm-8pm featuring Sake Tasting presented by NAGAI SHUZO featuring their sake MIZUBASHO.

* Open Hour *

November 15th, Fri.  10am - 8 pm

Opening Reception & Sake Tasting 6pm - 8pm

November 16th, Sat. 12pm - 6 pm

November 17th, Sun. 12pm - 6pm

November 18th, Mon. 10 am - 6 pm

Gen Saratani had an article on "Yomi Time"

Gen Saratani, the lacquer artist in NYC had an article on Japanese News Paper "YomiTime".
Please take a look!

http://www.yomitime.com/digital/217/index.html#p=7

 

New Arrivals from Ann Tsubota

Ann Tsubota's new works just have arrived.
It is fun to watch how she plays with the glaze and the colors.
Please come and take a look, we have more of her works.

"I use raku, stoneware and porcelain clay bodies. My work is concentrated on two types of firings: raku (low fire) and high fire reduction work in my gas kiln. I respond to each type of firing with different shapes and surface treatments. I am generally interested in a rich surface glaze effects which incorporate elements of drawing and painting with glaze materials."

- Ann Tsubota

Face Cut Vase
φ4"3/4 x H 6"1/2

Raku Vases
Metallic Vase φ3"3/4 x H 6"1/2 (Left)
Raku Vase φ3"1/4 x H 5"1/2 (Middle)
Metallic φ3"1/2 x H 5" (Right)

Raku Tea Bowls
φ4"1/2 x H 3"1/2

Metallic Tea Bowls
φ4"1/2 x H 3"1/2

Raku Tea Bowls
φ4"1/2 x H 3"1/2