09/05/2026
Over 300 pieces by Yanagi Pottery, based in Hida-Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, a region rich in history and natural beauty, are now in store.
These works are not available through our Online Store. If you would like to purchase a piece remotely, please contact us through our Contact page, and we will be happy to arrange an individual order.
Discover your favorite among the 300 works, and enjoy the journey of finding them.
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Yanagi Pottery’s work features bold yet carefully considered patterns and functional forms designed with the user in mind. Its three collections showcase distinct techniques and custom-developed glazes, resulting in pieces that invite closer attention.
Carrying on the spirit of Mingei founder Soetsu Yanagi through a family lineage, the artist crafts under the name "Yanagi Pottery." With over 20 years of experience, the studio reinterprets traditional methods through a modern lens to explore new possibilities in ceramics.
A Collection of Three Utsuwa Styles:
Slip
Slipware is a ceramic decoration technique in which a creamy liquid clay, known as slip, is applied to the surface of a piece. Flowing patterns are then created using tools such as droppers or brushes.
Inlay
Inlay is a traditional technique in which grooves or indentations are carved into the surface of a piece and filled with clay or slip in a contrasting color. This process creates distinctive, sharply defined patterns and beautiful contrasts.
Pattern
A decorative technique in which specific motifs or designs are applied to a surface using an established set of rules or methods.