First Firing of "Jimu-Gama" by Shumpei Yamaki

New arrivals from Shumpei Yamaki, the works are from his new wood fired kiln "Jimu-gama" which he built in this summer.

His original back loading system prompts a strong reduction, the result of this firing is beautifully success.
Please come and look his pieces from the first firing of "Jimu-gama".

自無窯-Jimu-Gama
His new kiln cause the strong reduction firing due to the back loading system.

Tall cups
φ3"1/2 - 3"3/4 x H 5"1/4 - 6"

 

Unglazed Bowl
φ 5"1/2  x H 2"3/4

Unglazed Bottle w/ears φ 4"1/2 x H 6"

Unglazed Bottle φ 4"1/2 x H 5"1/4

Mug Cup φ 4"1/4 x H3"

Mug Cup φ 4"1/4 x H3"1/2

Mug Cup φ 4"1/4 x H3"1/2

Noodle Bowl from Kazu Oba

We received the most simple noodle bowls from Kazu Oba.
Nicely round bottom holds generous amount of tasty soup and the flared rim makes a beautiful shape.
Great for Udon noodle, Soba noodle and Ramen noodle.
Add your favorite vegetables, eggs, pork berry...etc, and enjoy the dish!

 

Great for Ramen noodle
Available from Matte Black and Matte White

 Matte Black
φ 8"-8"1/2  x H 3"

 Matte White
φ 8"-8"1/2  x H 3"

Cubed Vase from Jack Troy

 φ8"1/2   H10"1/2

Jack's new vase has just arrived.

Please come to see this amazing piece.

Jack Troy, teacher, potter, and writer, retired from Juniata College in 2006, where he taught for 39 years. He has led over 185 workshops for potters at colleges, universities, and art centers in the U. S. and abroad. His career has taken him to 13 countries, and his work is in many private and public collections, including the Smithsonian Institution, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (Japan), Auckland (NZ) Museum of Art and the Kalamazoo Institute of Art. 

(quoted from Jack Troy's website)

 Natural ash crystallized in green drops.

Cubed in Shape

 shell mark

dry and wet shoulders

Sign and stamp on the bottom

New Arrival from Mike Weber

Mike Weber's new works, Rice Bowls and Face-cut Bud Vase have arrived.
New shape, new clay and new way to glaze.
His challenge is never ending...

Face-cut Bud Vase

A little tilted shape makes nice profile with flowers.
We also got the hanging vase with this shape.
φ 3" x H 6"

Rice Bowls
Unglazed on the outside and natural ash glaze on the inside.
φ5" x H 3"

Rectangle Plate  10"1/2 x 6"

5"SQ Soy Plate  5"1/2 x 5"1/2

Hanako is back from Japan.

Hanako Nakazato has just got back from Japan and her new season started in Maine.
Colorful Shinogi bowls, spouted bowls, mugs and cups..all those are what we had been waiting for long!

Please come to feel her keen aesthetics.

 Shinogi Bowl (Yellow Ash, Peppermint, Pink) / φ4"3/4  H3"1/4

Shinogi Soba (Snow) / φ3"3/4  H3"

Shallow Almond Bowl / φ7"  H2"1/4

Spouted Bowl / φ4" H3"

 Hat Bowl - Chocolate

Hat Bowl - Snow

 Hat Bowls - Chocolate / Snow

L / φ10"  H2"1/3

M / φ8"1/4  H2"

S / φ6"3/4  H2"

 Egg Bowl - Peppermint, Snow, Chocolate

φ4"~4"1/2   H1"3/4~2"1/4

Lemon Cup (left) /  φ3"  H3"1/4

Milky Cup (right) / φ3"1/4  H3"1/2

 Snow Bamboo Mug (left) / φ3"1/4 H3"1/2

Chocolate Darma Mug (right) / φ3"1/4 H3"1/2

New Arrivals from Malcolm Wright

Bowls and dishes with brushed Karatsu style paintings arrived from the artist in Vermont, Malcolm Wright.
Cold noodle, summer vegetable soup, tofu with grated ginger and bonito-flake, freshly cut fruits...
Let's enjoy the dish in this hot summer with his beautiful works!

Noodle Bowl  

Tanmoku(Black and brown), Gray
φ6"1/2 x H3"

Rice Bowl

Grayish-blue, Tenmoku(Black and Brown)
φ4"3/4 x H3"3/4

Floral-shaped Dish

Grayish-blue only
φ6" x H2"
 

SUMMER SALE

SUMMER

SALE

SUMMER SALE just started.
Glassware, Porcelain Dish and Lacquer Tray and Boxes are off!!
Please stop by or feel free to contact us if any of items are in your mind.

Opal Tumblers

The unique patterns are created through a thermotype technique, and you can enjoy their beauty every time you empty your glass.
7.5 oz, 3"1/2 H x 3"1/4 Diameter

Shell Line Mug Cup Set of 6

Design by Masahiro Mori more than 35 years ago. Made of white porcelain white celadon glaze, Dish washer safe and Microwavable .
10 oz,  2" 7/8 H x  4" 1/4 Diameter

SQ Lacquer Tray

Lacquer tray with beautiful lacquer coating.
Other size and colors are available.
16" x 16"