Stylish tableware from Furuta Pottery, born in Shigaraki, famous for its Shigaraki tanuki.

Furuta Pottery is a pottery studio located in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture, famous for its Shigaraki tanuki (raccoon dogs). Based on Shigaraki ware, they create stylish tableware that pursues beauty and usability in everyday items. Their characteristic lies in the fusion of traditional techniques with modern lifestyles, achieving both design and practicality.

The representative, Koichi Furuta, excels at maximizing the charm of Shigaraki clay and creating warm pottery with his unique expression. His works are highly acclaimed both in Japan and internationally, and Furuta Pottery has attracted attention from pottery enthusiasts around the world.

Furuta Pottery's tableware combines Shigaraki ware tradition and design

Warm tableware unique to Shigaraki ware

Shigaraki clay is characterized by its warm hues, blessed by nature. Furuta Pottery's vessels generously use this Shigaraki ware clay, resulting in a finish that highlights the natural material.

Fusion of modern design and traditional Shigaraki ware techniques

Furuta Pottery's vessels feature a simple and modern design, but also value the warmth unique to handmade items and forms that evoke the tradition of Shigaraki ware. They offer a design that preserves Japanese beauty while perfectly fitting into modern dining tables.

Shigaraki ware with the warmth of handmade craftsmanship

Each piece is handcrafted by artisans, resulting in subtle variations in texture. These handmade vessels provide a comfortable feel with each use and grow more charming over time.

The Appeal of Furuta Pottery's Stylish Tableware

Furuta Pottery's pieces are not just tableware; they are items that enrich daily meals and create special moments.

Stylish tableware that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary

Furuta Pottery's pieces are simple yet beautifully adorn the dining table and are designed to complement any dish. They offer a collection of vessels that you'll want to use every day. Moreover, they are designed to be durable, making them easy to use.

A delightful gift of tableware, perfect for any occasion

Shigaraki ware, with its exceptional design and the warmth of handmade craftsmanship, makes an ideal gift. Furuta Pottery's pieces are also affordably priced, making them a perfect choice for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, and souvenirs.

The durability of Shigaraki ware for long-lasting use

Shigaraki ware is durable pottery that lasts a long time. It is resistant to breakage with daily use, and its charm deepens over time. As time passes, the beauty and texture of the vessel change, and you grow fonder of it with each use. You can use it as a lifelong item.

Furuta Pottery's tableware grows on you with every use.

The charm of Shigaraki ware lies in how its colors and textures change with use, deepening in character over time. Furuta Pottery's vessels, with their rustic and warm earthy texture and the subtle individual differences unique to handmade items, provide a comforting sensation with each use. By cherishing and using them continuously, the vessels become truly yours, adding depth to your dining table. Why not enrich your daily dining experience with Furuta Pottery's tableware?