Noriaki Ito: Tableware that Radiates Warmth

Ancient Techniques Passed Down

Expressing "Function and Beauty" in Ceramics

 

Noriyoshi Ito’s workshop is located near the ancient temple of Sennyuji in Kyoto.

Here, he creates tableware that combines the traditional Mishima technique with the soft texture of Kohiki glaze.

Selected clay and smooth Kohiki glaze blend together to create vessels that offer a pleasant tactile feel and warmth.

 

(KotoPotter’s original ceramic stamp, featuring a teddy bear)

 

Using his custom-made ceramic stamps, he completes unique designs that reflect his originality.

The workshop is filled with a calm atmosphere, where Ito diligently works on his creations.

 

(Asagi-chan the Bernese, watching over Ito’s work)

 

His warm personality is mirrored in his works, bringing "functional beauty" to the daily dining table.

His tableware, which evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth, quietly stands out in everyday life.

Noriyoshi Ito’s creative endeavors breathe new life into traditional techniques, carrying the beauty of Japanese ceramics into the future.

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