Otagama Pottery
Tetsuzo Ota Pottery Soba Choko Cup
Made in
Japan
Traditional techniques born from repetition.
"Koishiwarayaki" has been around for more than 350 years in Toho Village, surrounded by mountains in Fukuoka Prefecture. Tetsuzo Ota Pottery, while staying faithful to the tradition, has been creating everyday wares for many years. Started in Edo period when they invited pottery artisans from Imari, "Koishiwarayaki" uses local clay and bake it in the kiln at the high temperature of 1280 Celsius, creating a very sturdy wares.
Tetsuzo Ota has acquired the "Koishiwarayaki" tradition with its fundamentals of repetitive artisan work from his grandfather's generation and said, "The basic idea is based on the convenience of use and there's no mistake in objects that are beautiful to look at."
You will be surprised at how fast his hand work is when you watch him. He created a tremendous amount of small pottery during his apprenticeship. By honing his skills, he has become a renowned pottery wheel user with techniques that are precise enough to pick the exact size of the pottery.
The "Tobikanna" is also a representation of tradition that blends in with modern everyday lives. These plates go well with any kind of tableware and are suitable for a variety of cuisines including Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc.
"Koishiwarayaki" has been around for more than 350 years in Toho Village, surrounded by mountains in Fukuoka Prefecture. Tetsuzo Ota Pottery, while staying faithful to the tradition, has been creating everyday wares for many years. Started in Edo period when they invited pottery artisans from Imari, "Koishiwarayaki" uses local clay and bake it in the kiln at the high temperature of 1280 Celsius, creating a very sturdy wares.
Tetsuzo Ota has acquired the "Koishiwarayaki" tradition with its fundamentals of repetitive artisan work from his grandfather's generation and said, "The basic idea is based on the convenience of use and there's no mistake in objects that are beautiful to look at."
You will be surprised at how fast his hand work is when you watch him. He created a tremendous amount of small pottery during his apprenticeship. By honing his skills, he has become a renowned pottery wheel user with techniques that are precise enough to pick the exact size of the pottery.
The "Tobikanna" is also a representation of tradition that blends in with modern everyday lives. These plates go well with any kind of tableware and are suitable for a variety of cuisines including Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc.
Dimensions (approx.): Diameter 80mm height 50mm
Material: earthenware
Material: earthenware
Otagama Pottery
Tetsuzo Ota is the representative of "Tetsuzo Ota Kiln." After studying ceramic engineering at a high school in Arita, he worked under his dad, who is renown for his Koishiwara ware and started his business in 1975. He currently works with his son, Kei to make pottery. Utilizing highly-skilled techniques acquired through traditional Koishiwara ware, he continues manufacturing wares that are faithfully created for their intended purpose while assuring ease of use.
Tetsuzo Ota is the representative of "Tetsuzo Ota Kiln." After studying ceramic engineering at a high school in Arita, he worked under his dad, who is renown for his Koishiwara ware and started his business in 1975. He currently works with his son, Kei to make pottery. Utilizing highly-skilled techniques acquired through traditional Koishiwara ware, he continues manufacturing wares that are faithfully created for their intended purpose while assuring ease of use.
As these products were handmade, the hue, form, height, diameter, etc. will vary from product to product. We cannot accept returns or replacements relating to the aforementioned reasons.
Traditional techniques born from repetition.
"Koishiwarayaki" has been around for more than 350 years in Toho Village, surrounded by mountains in Fukuoka Prefecture. Tetsuzo Ota Pottery, while staying faithful to the tradition, has been creating everyday wares for many years. Started in Edo period when they invited pottery artisans from Imari, "Koishiwarayaki" uses local clay and bake it in the kiln at the high temperature of 1280 Celsius, creating a very sturdy wares.
Tetsuzo Ota has acquired the "Koishiwarayaki" tradition with its fundamentals of repetitive artisan work from his grandfather's generation and said, "The basic idea is based on the convenience of use and there's no mistake in objects that are beautiful to look at."
You will be surprised at how fast his hand work is when you watch him. He created a tremendous amount of small pottery during his apprenticeship. By honing his skills, he has become a renowned pottery wheel user with techniques that are precise enough to pick the exact size of the pottery.
The "Tobikanna" is also a representation of tradition that blends in with modern everyday lives. These plates go well with any kind of tableware and are suitable for a variety of cuisines including Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc.
"Koishiwarayaki" has been around for more than 350 years in Toho Village, surrounded by mountains in Fukuoka Prefecture. Tetsuzo Ota Pottery, while staying faithful to the tradition, has been creating everyday wares for many years. Started in Edo period when they invited pottery artisans from Imari, "Koishiwarayaki" uses local clay and bake it in the kiln at the high temperature of 1280 Celsius, creating a very sturdy wares.
Tetsuzo Ota has acquired the "Koishiwarayaki" tradition with its fundamentals of repetitive artisan work from his grandfather's generation and said, "The basic idea is based on the convenience of use and there's no mistake in objects that are beautiful to look at."
You will be surprised at how fast his hand work is when you watch him. He created a tremendous amount of small pottery during his apprenticeship. By honing his skills, he has become a renowned pottery wheel user with techniques that are precise enough to pick the exact size of the pottery.
The "Tobikanna" is also a representation of tradition that blends in with modern everyday lives. These plates go well with any kind of tableware and are suitable for a variety of cuisines including Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc.
Dimensions (approx.): Diameter 80mm height 50mm
Material: earthenware
Material: earthenware
Otagama Pottery
Tetsuzo Ota is the representative of "Tetsuzo Ota Kiln." After studying ceramic engineering at a high school in Arita, he worked under his dad, who is renown for his Koishiwara ware and started his business in 1975. He currently works with his son, Kei to make pottery. Utilizing highly-skilled techniques acquired through traditional Koishiwara ware, he continues manufacturing wares that are faithfully created for their intended purpose while assuring ease of use.
Tetsuzo Ota is the representative of "Tetsuzo Ota Kiln." After studying ceramic engineering at a high school in Arita, he worked under his dad, who is renown for his Koishiwara ware and started his business in 1975. He currently works with his son, Kei to make pottery. Utilizing highly-skilled techniques acquired through traditional Koishiwara ware, he continues manufacturing wares that are faithfully created for their intended purpose while assuring ease of use.
As these products were handmade, the hue, form, height, diameter, etc. will vary from product to product. We cannot accept returns or replacements relating to the aforementioned reasons.