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Sand
A collection all about texture. Each piece reveals the natural coarseness of Shigaraki clay on the outside, while a smooth glaze is applied to the center to highlight whatever you serve. This creates a gentle transition between rough and refined, making the pieces both tactile and practical.
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Engrave
A collection consists of plates made with Shigaraki clay and engraved with continuous patterns inspired by nature. The monotone shades of grey create a calm backdrop that enhances the presentation of your dishes.
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Granule
A collection of bowls and plates defined by surface and touch. Each piece features a coarse, granular texture that emphasizes the raw character of Shigaraki clay, while visible strokes in the glaze reveal its handmade process. Paired with the colour, the grainy texture and the circular shape create an illusion of a galaxy.
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Brush
A collection features bowls painted with layered engobe applied by brush, evoking the fluidity of Japanese calligraphy. Although without the hint of its original color from the top, small sections of clay at the bottom and the dents on the surface remind you the pieces are made with Shigaraki’s iconic earth.
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Donabe
A collection of donabe earthenware pots made for everyday cooking and sharing. Crafted with local clay, celebrated for its strength and durability to fire. Each donabe retains and distributes heat evenly, making it suitable for preparing a big portion dish, from steaming, boiling rice, or even dishes ranging from traditional Japanese pots to Spanish paella.
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Moonlight
A collection features a luminous blue glaze inspired by the rare beauty of a “Blue Moon,” when a second full moon appears within the same month. The plates are conceived as canvases to hold this fleeting moment. The glass glaze transitions from light blue to deeper blue tones, and during firing it forms delicate fracture patterns across the surface.
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Rinka
A collection features bowls and plates inspired by the delicacy of flower petals. Soft dents along the rim form silhouettes that resemble blooming flowers, giving each piece a gentle floral character. The light beige glaze carries subtle orange undertones from the Shigaraki clay beneath, occasionally accompanied by natural firing marks.
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Mono
A collection that is defined by contrast and composition. Each piece plays with the relationship between black and white: one colour dominates while the other appears only as a small accent along the edge. Beneath the white glaze, hints of the warm, orange tone of Shigaraki clay remain visible, adding depth to the surface.
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Kohiki
A collection of bowls, plates, and mugs feature a harmonious color pairing: each vessel is finished in a soft, light beige, framed by a full rim of irregular brown glaze that forms a natural border around the piece. The glaze is applied in a spiral motion, often leaving subtle traces of the movement beneath the surface. The darker rim frames the lightly glazed center.
How Oogoya pieces are made
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Design
Designed for daily use, these pieces are comfortable, functional, and aesthetically balanced. The minimal, timeless design blends into modern homes while echoing the rich craftsmanship of this ancient Japanese kiln town.
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Material
Shigaraki clay is known for its warm tones, coarse texture, natural strength, and its ability to form large-scale pieces. We carefully select the most suitable clay from Shigaraki or nearby regions, ensuring its subtle variations give every item a unique presence that ages beautifully.
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Crafting
Every shape, whether hand-thrown or molded, is created using traditional techniques guided by our experienced artisans. Their meticulous care and the small variations reflecting the maker's hand fill each piece with unique soul and individuality.
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Firing
Firing in modern and traditional kilns at various temperatures enhances the clay’s texture and glazing effects. Iron spots, gradients, and slight natural warping are authentic signatures, no one piece is exactly the same, adding layers of uniqueness to Shigaraki-ware.
