Furuya Pottery – Bringing the tradition of Shigaraki ware to the modern dining table

About Furuya Pottery

Furuya Seitosho is a pottery studio located in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture. Based on Shigaraki ware, they create pieces that pursue beauty and ease of use for everyday use. Their distinctive feature is the combination of design and practicality, fusing traditional techniques with modern lifestyles.

The company's representative, Koichi Furuya, is skilled at bringing out the best in Shigaraki clay and creating warm-feeling pottery with his own unique style. His works are highly regarded both in Japan and overseas, and Furuya Seitosho has attracted the attention of pottery enthusiasts around the world.

Characteristics of Furuya Ceramics

The tableware made by Furuya Seitosho is characterized by its simple yet sophisticated design. While preserving the traditions of Shigaraki ware, it is also designed to fit into modern lifestyles. It is not only beautiful, but also practical, combining durability and ease of use suitable for everyday use.

The warmth unique to Shigaraki ware

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

A fusion of modern design and traditional techniques

Furuya Seitosho's tableware features a simple and modern design, but also values ​​the warmth of handmade items and the traditional forms of Shigaraki ware. While maintaining the beauty of Japanese culture, the designs are perfect for modern dining tables.

Feel the warmth of handmade items

Each piece is handcrafted by a craftsman, resulting in a slightly different texture for each piece. These handcrafted pieces convey the charm of handmade craftsmanship, and they become more comfortable to use and develop a unique character the more you use them.

Handmade to make the most of Shigaraki ware

Shigaraki ware is one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, and is made using soil grown in the rich natural environment of Shiga Prefecture. Furuya Pottery takes full advantage of the characteristics of Shigaraki ware. The appeal of Furuya Pottery is in the texture that evokes the warmth of the natural soil, the unique form that can only be achieved by hand, and the fusion of traditional techniques and modern sensibilities.

The glaze and firing methods are also carefully designed, resulting in tableware that develops a deeper flavor the more it is used. Each piece is carefully crafted by artisans, making it a special addition to your dining table.

The appeal of Furuya Pottery

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

"Tableware" that transforms the everyday into the extraordinary

Furuya Seito's tableware is simple yet beautifully decorated on the dining table, and its design matches any type of cuisine. We have tableware that you will want to use every day.

Great gift idea

Shigaraki ware has a warm, handmade quality and is perfect as a gift. It is sure to be a great gift for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and wedding favors.

Durability for long-term use

Shigaraki ware is a durable and long-lasting pottery. It is hard to break even if you use it every day, and the more you use it, the more its character improves. The beauty and texture of the pottery changes over time, and you will grow to love it more and more every time you use it.

The more you use it, the more you'll love it

The charm of Shigaraki ware is that the color and texture change with use, and the flavor deepens with time. Furuya Seitosho's tableware brings a comfortable sensation every time you use it, with its simple and warm texture of the clay and the subtle individual differences that can only be found in handmade items. By continuing to use it with care, the tableware will become more and more your own, and will add depth to your dining table.