A kiln that has fired for four generations
In Tajimi, the Kato family still fires a wood kiln twice a year. We visited during the spring firing.
We work with six family workshops in Gifu and Ishikawa and ship their bowls, cups and lacquerware to homes and restaurants in 30 countries.
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In Tajimi, the Kato family still fires a wood kiln twice a year. We visited during the spring firing.
A Wajima soup bowl takes about six months. Here's what happens in each of those months.
Soaking, drying and the one thing never to put in a dishwasher.
Wholesale pricing from 20 pieces, custom glazes from 100. Catalog in English and Japanese.