Nanten Pottery

My work is one-of-a-kind Japanese pottery that embodies simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature.

Check here often to see my pieces mid-process, and visit my webpage to see photos of the finished product (www.NantenPottery.com)! All pieces are handmade and assembled, and all glaze recipes are created and tested by Nanten Pottery founder Hironobu Nish*tateno. Each piece is stoneware and safely used in the microwave, oven, and dishwaser.

04/28/2026

I guess I’m a couple months late to the Instagram table, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been working!! I have a few mugs and other pieces still in my Etsy shop for those of you who can’t make it to Cambridge,WI for the pottery tour this coming weekend or over Mother’s Day weekend. It’ll be great to get outside and meet with all who are just as excited to start the Art Fair season as I am!

Www.etsy.com/shop/nantenpottery

12/11/2025

These are a couple of my favorites at the moment! They’re both medium sized bowls with shinogi (vertically carved lines) in different widths, enticing the hands to touch! They make beautiful centerpieces as well as serving dishes, and they’re looking for the perfect new home! Check my Etsy page for details. Shipping included!
www.etsy.com/shop/nantenpottery

12/09/2025

We have a few mugs in our Etsy inventory if you need something unique for that hard-to-buy someone, the artsy friend who loves to touch things, the high school babysitter who would love to feel grown up with his/her own cool mug, or yourself! Imagine the warmth of a toasty drink of choice in your hands. Mmm-mm! Shipping included!
www.etsy.com/shop/nantenpottery

12/06/2025

My apologies for falling off the face of the earth after my open house in November! I have finally started uploading pieces to my Etsy shop, so if anyone is interested or needs a unique gift this holiday season, take a look at the offerings! All prices include shipping.
www.etsy.com/shop/NantenPottery

Thank you all for your support this year! Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons!

08/22/2025

My bud vase sale is live! Take a look if you’re in need of a gift, a beautiful piece for your windowsill, a pick-me-up…I hope you’ll enjoy the array I’ve put together this time!💕
www.Etsy.com/shop/NantenPottery

08/20/2025

Friday is coming FAST!! I’m excited to share all my bud vases with you in two short days, but in the meantime, I’ve uploaded a bunch of other pots to my Etsy shop. Check them out if interested! Otherwise, “see” you at 10am on Friday! (The link/time/details are on my website as well.)
www.Etsy.com/shop/NantenPottery

08/16/2025

Heads up, everyone! I realize that there are many people on my mailing list who aren’t able to get to any of my art fairs for whatever reason, so I plan to have sales from time to time via Etsy going forward. Next Friday, August 22, I’ll be having a bud vase sale, featuring more than 20 unique pieces in a variety of colors and styles! The sale will start at 10am, only one of each style will be available, and shipping will be included. Mark your calendars, set your alarms!😋💝
www.Etsy.com/shop/NantenPottery

07/26/2025

The Geneva Art Fair is the place to be! And despite weather reports, we’ve had nothing but a little sprinkling here and there! Come on out and join the fun! I unloaded a kiln yesterday morning, so there are lots of new pieces to peruse.😊 10-5pm today and tomorrow!

07/21/2025

Hey, all! Good news! We’re in the Geneva Art Fair this coming weekend, July 26-27! Come see us there from 10am to 5pm both days…we weren’t in the fair last year, so hopefully we’ll get to see a lot of familiar and new faces!
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11/22/2023

Hope you’re having a lovely thanksgiving week so far! I have so much gratitude that I’m able to do what I love for a living…create unique Japanese pottery!

We just listed our available bud vases to our Etsy shop (other types of pieces coming soon), so take a look if you’re doing your holiday shopping!
www.Etsy.com/shop/nantenpottery

Address

Loves Park, IL
61111

Telephone

(815) 209-6725

Website

http://www.NantenPottery.com/

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