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

Furutani Pottery is a pottery studio located in Shigaraki-cho, Shiga Prefecture, famous for its Shigaraki tanuki (raccoon dogs). Based on Shigaraki ware, they create stylish tableware that pursues beauty and ease of use for everyday life. Their characteristic lies in combining design and practicality by integrating traditional techniques with modern lifestyles.

The representative, Koichi Furutani, excels at bringing out the charm of Shigaraki clay to its fullest, creating warm pottery with his unique expressions. His works are highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally, and Furutani Pottery is attracting attention from pottery lovers around the world.

Furutani Pottery's tableware: a fusion of Shigaraki ware tradition and design

Warm tableware unique to Shigaraki ware

Shigaraki clay is characterized by its warm hues, a blessing from nature. Furutani Pottery's vessels generously use this Shigaraki clay, resulting in a finish that conveys a natural material feel.

Fusion of contemporary design and traditional Shigaraki ware techniques

Furutani 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 retain Japanese beauty while also being perfectly suited for contemporary dining tables.

Handmade Shigaraki ware with a sense of warmth

Since each piece is finished by a craftsman, subtle variations in texture emerge from one vessel to another. The charm of handmade items is conveyed, bringing comfort with each use and growing in character over time.

The appeal of Furutani Pottery's stylish tableware

Furutani Pottery's vessels are not just tableware; they are objects that enrich daily meals and create special moments.

Stylish tableware that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary

Furutani Pottery's vessels are simple yet beautifully adorn the dining table, with designs that suit any cuisine. They offer a collection of vessels you'll want to use every day. Moreover, they are designed to be durable, making them easy to use.

A delightful gift, perfect for any occasion

Shigaraki ware, with its warm, handmade quality and excellent design, makes an ideal gift. Furutani Pottery's vessels are also affordably priced, making them a surefire hit as special gifts for weddings, birthdays, wedding favors, and more.

The durability of Shigaraki ware for long-lasting use

Shigaraki ware is a durable and long-lasting form of pottery. It is resistant to breakage with daily use, and its character deepens with 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.

Furutani Pottery's tableware that grows on you with every use

The charm of Shigaraki ware is, above all, the way its color and texture change with use, deepening in character over time. Furutani Pottery's vessels, with their simple, warm earthy texture and the subtle individual differences unique to handmade items, bring a pleasant sensation with every use. By cherishing and continuing to use them, the vessels become more and more your own, adding depth to your dining table. Why not enrich your daily dining experience with Furutani Pottery's vessels?