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56th Eastern Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition -東日本伝統工芸展

Akiya’s work was accepted for this year’s Eastern Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. He used a primitive hole type kiln for 6days. Pattern on the edge made by fingermark and 5 dots made by fire fuse together very well. 「Congratulations!!」 Please check out his works:

信楽-Visiting Shigaraki potteries making handmade ceramic

I’ve been to Shigaraki-cho for visiting the potteries. There are many IRODORI items that are individually hand-made. Texture and  color of handmade ceramic varies depending on the soil of an area.  I could feel all process are done carefully and heartily by a craftsmen. I hope you’ll enjoy next IRODORI collection! PHOTO: OGAWA  KENZO POTTERY

秋谷茂郎陶展-Akiya’s handmade ceramic exhibition

I went to Akiya’s handmade ceramic exhibition at Mukuri ( Dikanyama) in Tokyo Japan There was a lot of new beautiful work. His colors and textures are soft, warm and soothing. They give me a tactile familiarity and warmth when I hold them. IRODORI desire to help spread the spirits and technique of japanese craftsmen around the world. have a look at our ceramics from Akiya. It was fine autumn holiday. Michigan region phone

お食い初め -Okuizome-

OKUIZOME is a ceremony held after 100 https://phonelookupbase.ca , 110 or 120 days after a baby’s birth. In this ceremony, the baby is made to pretend eating a meal with its parents‘ to give hope the newborn will never need to worry about food during its lifetime. The menu consists of one soup, three main and two side dishes. There’s a meaning behind each dishes. 01 Sekihan is red beans with sticky rice. Since ancient times, the red color has been believed to have the power to purge evil spirits. 02 Clam is often used to Sumashijiru because of making good match. 03 Nimono open use lotus root, taros and bamboo shoots. Lotus […]