Natural Beauty – A Visit to Japanese Potter Kawai Kanjiro’s House in Kyoto
A glimpse inside the home and studio of Kawai Kanjiro, a Japanese potter who was a key figure in the mingei and studio pottery movement, which included Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Makoto Asebi
New OEN maker, Japanese potter Makoto Asebi who resides in Kamakura, focuses on creating timeless pieces from stoneware clay on the pottery wheel that have both character and warmth.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Misa Kumabuchi of Mushimegane Books
Japanese potter Misa of Mushimegane Books has opened her kiln for the last time this year, so it’s great to receive a new batch of ceramics straight from her studio in Hyogo, Japan.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka hand builds all of his works at his studio just outside Tokyo, using a mixture of bright glazes and more subtle shades with colours coming through from underneath.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Yuichi Murakami
We're happy to introduce a new Japanese potter to the store, a young artist called Yuichi Murakami who resides in Toki, Gifu Prefecture. His work is functional with a rustic simplicity.
Handmade in Rubí – Design Studio and Pottery Workshop Apparatu
I've been admiring the unique work of Barcelona based design studio and pottery workshop Apparatu, so here we present a small selection of their creative ceramic work.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Shinko Nakanishi
Born in Osaka, Shinko currently resides in the small town of Kamiita, Tokushima Prefecture. All of his ceramics are wood-fired and the rich clay is dug just outside his studio.
The Six Japanese Craft Artisans – Tatazumai Exhibition & Showcase by Muji
MUJI recently hosted an exhibition featuring Japanese craftsmen at the Fifth Avenue Flagship Store named "Tatazumai", which can be translated as "shape" or "atmosphere".
Simple Shapes – New Ceramics at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
New works from Misa Kumabuchi, her glazes are made from locally sourced materials, such as sand, rock and other minerals and objects that she finds on trails near her studio.
Nordic Simplicity – Vessels by Danish Ceramic Studio & Designer Ditte Fischer
A search for interesting craftsmen led me on to Ditte Fischer, a lady who's been designing and manufacturing everyday pieces of porcelain at her workshop in Copenhagen.
Flecked and Mottled – New Pottery at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
When this new pottery by Mushimegane Books arrived in the shop it really brought home to me the importance of the glazing and how the small details can make a lot of impact.
Pottery for a Modern Lifestyle – New Works at OEN Shop by Shinobu Hashimoto
A few new products in the shop by Japanese potter Shinobu Hashimoto, the pieces include some large black plates, a black katakuchi, black cafe bowl, and his hibi kesho mugs and bowls.