This Onta ware plate is reminiscent of the Showa period style in Japan, with a colour palette mixing dark with vivid colours like orange red (amber). Showa designs are typically straightforward and functional, reflecting a blend of traditional Japanese and Western influences.
Onta, a small village in Japan, is home to around 10 families of potters who continue to use traditional methods that have been practiced for over 300 years. The clay used in Onta ware is sourced from stone found in the local mountains and is prepared using a water mill, process known as kara’usu, which can take up to two months. The pottery is fired in wood-burning kilns and the glazes are made from natural materials such as straw, iron, copper, and ash.
Onta ware has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1970 and upgraded to Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1995. The sound of the water mill is one of Japan’s 100 Soundscapes, a collection of sounds that are culturally significant and protected for future generations.
With its simple and nostalgic look, this plate can be used daily and be decorative.
This Onta ware plate is reminiscent of the Showa period style in Japan, with a colour palette mixing dark with vivid colours like orange red (amber). Showa designs are typically straightforward and functional, reflecting a blend of traditional Japanese and Western influences.
Onta, a small village in Japan, is home to around 10 families of potters who continue to use traditional methods that have been practiced for over 300 years. The clay used in Onta ware is sourced from stone found in the local mountains and is prepared using a water mill, process known as kara’usu, which can take up to two months. The pottery is fired in wood-burning kilns and the glazes are made from natural materials such as straw, iron, copper, and ash.
Onta ware has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1970 and upgraded to Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1995. The sound of the water mill is one of Japan’s 100 Soundscapes, a collection of sounds that are culturally significant and protected for future generations.
With its simple and nostalgic look, this plate can be used daily and be decorative.
Image 1 of 4
Image 2 of 4
Image 3 of 4
Image 4 of 4