Onta-yaki Tobikanna Flower Vase

Available from Art on The Table when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Description Onta-yaki is a traditional form of Japanese pottery that originates from the Onta village in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. With a history spanning over 300 years, Onta-yaki is renowned for its rustic and simple aesthetic, often characterized by warm earthy tones, subtle patterns, and a tactile quality. One of the distinct features of this pottery tradition is the use of wooden hammers, or "karausu", to pound and mix the clay, a process which can be heard throughout the village. The techni