Gothic Bodega Cup | Furuya Pottery (Shigaraki ware)

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

Furuya Pottery is a pottery studio located in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture, famous for its Shigaraki Tanuki (raccoon dog) figures. Based on Shigaraki ware, they create stylish tableware that is both beautiful and easy to use for everyday use. Their unique style is a combination of design and practicality, blending traditional techniques with modern lifestyles.

Representative Koichi Furuya is skilled at bringing out the best in Shigaraki clay and creating warm ceramics with his own unique style. His works are highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas, and Furuya Pottery has attracted the attention of ceramic enthusiasts around the world.

Furuya Porcelain's tableware combines the tradition and design of Shigaraki ware

Warm tableware unique to Shigaraki ware

Shigaraki clay is characterized by its warm color, a gift from nature. Furuya Pottery uses an abundance of Shigaraki clay in its pottery, giving it a natural texture.

A fusion of modern design and traditional Shigaraki ware techniques

Furuya Pottery's tableware is characterized by a simple, modern design, but it also cherishes the warmth of handmade items and the traditional form of Shigaraki ware. While maintaining the beauty of Japanese culture, the design is perfect for modern dining tables.

Shigaraki ware with the warmth of handmade items

Each piece is handcrafted by a craftsman, resulting in a slightly different texture for each piece. These pieces, which convey the charm of handmade craftsmanship, give you a sense of comfort every time you use them, and the more you use them, the more they develop their own unique character.

The appeal of Furuya Ceramics' stylish tableware

Furuya Pottery's tableware is not just tableware, but something that enriches your daily meals and creates special moments.

Stylish tableware that transforms the everyday into the extraordinary

Furuya Pottery's tableware is simple yet beautifully decorates the dining table and is designed to go with any type of cuisine. They have tableware that you'll want to use every day. What's more, they are designed to be shatter-resistant, making them easy to use.

These dishes are a delight to receive and make a great gift.

Shigaraki ware is characterized by its warm, handmade quality and outstanding design, making it an ideal gift. Furuya Pottery's tableware is also affordable, making it a perfect gift for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and wedding favors.

The durability of Shigaraki ware that can be used for a long time

Shigaraki ware is a durable, long-lasting pottery. It is hard to break even with daily use, and the more you use it, the more its character improves. Over time, the beauty and texture of the pottery changes, and you will grow to love it more and more with each use. It will be a piece you can use for a lifetime.

The more you use Furuya Porcelain, the more you'll grow to love it

The charm of Shigaraki ware is that its color and texture change with use, deepening in flavor over time. Furuya Pottery's tableware, with its simple and warm clay texture and the subtle individual differences that can only be found in handmade items, brings a pleasant sensation with every use. By continuing to use it with care, the tableware will become more and more your own, adding depth to your dining table. Why not enrich your everyday dining table with Furuya Pottery's tableware?