Collection: Yamashotouki
We are a general wholesaler of Shigaraki ware located in the Shigaraki pottery production area in southern Shiga Prefecture. We distribute our products from the Shigaraki pottery production area to trading companies and stores nationwide.
Our headquarters in Shigaraki features a fully equipped showroom, where we also retail our products to customers in the production area. Proudly launching our original brand, [Doyomi], we have produced a catalog showcasing the pride, skills, and unique designs of our craftsmen.
Our mission is to expand Shigaraki-ceramics from the production area to the entire world, with the hope that our various unique products will enhance your lifestyle.
As members of the Shigaraki Ware Commercial Association, we invite you to contact us with any questions about Shigaraki ware.
Commitment to Our Products:
The charm of Shigaraki ware lies in the simple texture of the clay and the power of its natural richness. With few painted products, a variety of glazes, and unique processes, including making large pieces, molding, drying, and firing techniques,
Shigaraki ware stands out. It is often described as "one kiln, two clay, three workmanship," showcasing the gradation of fire color produced by the flame. The ever-changing color tones and textures, such as ash-colored and burnt, contribute to the charm of Shigaraki pottery.
Loved for its simple taste and warmth, this tradition is inherited in our products, which are compatible with the life of nature itself and the soil. Handcrafted by skilled potters, each piece reflects their heart and soul.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy the unique taste and character of Shigaraki ware, created by the meticulous craftsmanship of our dedicated ceramic artisans.
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emma
emmaThe concept of emma is,
[The concept of "emma" is "easy-to-understand, beautiful, and straightforward design".]The owner, who is also a designer, proposes this concept,
We hope you will enjoy the carefully crafted, elegant, and beautiful everyday items proposed by the owner, who is also a designer.Commitment to our products
The brand name "emma" comes from Jane Austen's novel "Emma".
It is inspired by the British essence of authenticity and humor. -
KOKKOK
KOKKOKA woodworking studio with the concept of "beautifully timeless daily necessities".
Commitment to Our Products:- We are always searching for the best manufacturing process by sincerely dealing with modern materials, techniques, and historical backgrounds, mainly using domestically produced lumber.
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CHIP
CHIPThis glass store offers affordably priced glasses that boast simplicity in design and user-friendliness.
Commitment to Our Products:
Introducing our "Scene Glass", a rock glass in a shorter size perfect for sipping whiskey or coffee over plenty of ice.
Versatile for various occasions, it also makes an excellent gift choice. -
YUIYU
YUIYUInto a world of colors where no two are alike
Colors change with time [lacquer ware like a plant].
[YUIYU is a brand of interior goods that combines the 450-year history of Yamanaka lacquerware with a floral designer's perspective. The unprecedented coloring of lacquerware and plant-inspired shapes add color to your life in a high-quality way.
Commitment to our products
Lacquerware that looks like a plant" was conceived by a floral designer.
The model for this lacquerware was an organic shape like a plant. The wood of Yamana Lacquerware, which is known as the best in Japan, the technique of rokuro-hiki (turning on a wheel), and the technique of nuki-urushi (wiping) lacquerware have created a product with a strong sense of presence.
As it ages, it slowly becomes more colorful, like a flower opening its buds.As a vessel, as interior decoration, or as miscellaneous goods. It is a free lacquerware that does not fit into any one category. By adding a floral designer's perspective to the traditional craft of Yamanaka-nuri, we have expressed flower-like curves, delicate stripes, and the budding of bulbs.
● Spotlight on the craftsmen who support behind the rim.
[YUIYU] products are the work of many people who are not visible to the public, such as those who grind the wheel, refine the lacquer, apply the undercoat, and wipe off the lacquer. Although Yamanaka Lacquerware's craftsmen work under a division of labor, they communicate with each other and have always been flexible in their approach to paving the way for the future. We are committed to passing on such new sensibilities to the next generation. By highlighting the people involved in these processes, we aimed to create a timeless traditional craft that will be loved by all generations.
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