The name of this Onta ware piece refers to Mingei, a Japanese folk art movement founded by Yanagi Sōetsu in the 1920s in Japan. The Japanese philosopher discovered beauty in everyday ordinary and utilitarian objects created by anonymous craftsmen. True to the Mingei spirit, Onta pottery is designed for everyday use, it is functional and honest.
Onta is a mountain village in Kyushu, Japan, where ten pottery families uphold over 300 years of traditional pottery craft. Onta ware is made from locally sourced clay processed with water-powered mills—a slow, communal method whose unique soundscape is recognized as culturally significant. Each piece is hand-shaped, fired in wood-burning kilns, and finished with natural glazes. Decorative techniques like yubikaki (finger drawing), used for this piece, create distinctive patterns across the pottery.
Mingei feels energetic and serene. Use this plate to serve meals, hold fruit, or anchor a quiet moment on your table. Its weight and form make it equally satisfying to use or display.
The name of this Onta ware piece refers to Mingei, a Japanese folk art movement founded by Yanagi Sōetsu in the 1920s in Japan. The Japanese philosopher discovered beauty in everyday ordinary and utilitarian objects created by anonymous craftsmen. True to the Mingei spirit, Onta pottery is designed for everyday use, it is functional and honest.
Onta is a mountain village in Kyushu, Japan, where ten pottery families uphold over 300 years of traditional pottery craft. Onta ware is made from locally sourced clay processed with water-powered mills—a slow, communal method whose unique soundscape is recognized as culturally significant. Each piece is hand-shaped, fired in wood-burning kilns, and finished with natural glazes. Decorative techniques like yubikaki (finger drawing), used for this piece, create distinctive patterns across the pottery.
Mingei feels energetic and serene. Use this plate to serve meals, hold fruit, or anchor a quiet moment on your table. Its weight and form make it equally satisfying to use or display.
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