つくり手 / About the artist

佐賀県唐津市の唐津焼窯元 土平窯で作陶している唐津焼作家の藤ノ木陽太郎です。

Yotaro Fujinoki is a Karatsu-ware artist crafting wood-fired ceramic work at Dohei Kiln, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

The Meaning of “Using”


In daily life, we casually pick things up and use them.

On sunny days

On rainy days

In joyful times

In difficult times

When life feels fulfilling

When things aren't going well...

They fit comfortably in our hands, naturally enveloping us.


Karatsu ware is made almost entirely from natural materials.

What we seek is not flawless perfection, but pottery that conveys the warmth of the earth.


At Dohei Kiln, all pieces are fired in wood-fired kilns.

Pottery fired with pine wood glows softly, adorned with wood ash.


The beauty of its form

The comfort of holding it

The pleasant feel on the lips


These are the fruits of daily practice and trial and error.

Gentle, yet strong, and comfortable.

Sometimes stimulating.

There's no set way to use it.

We hope you'll use it however you like.


May you find your favorite.