Joe Yoshida is a ceramic artist working in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture, a town famous for its pottery.

Yoshida's works mainly feature "Bronze," which resembles artifacts unearthed from the earth after a long time, "Akasai," which has a contrasting smooth texture, and the new "Hakuyu" (white glaze) series, which is making its debut in this collection.

In recent years, he has also been creating more series with highly intricate sculptural elements, and each piece embodies a thorough commitment to color and texture.

As expressed in his recent exhibition "Chronicle," the greatest appeal of his work is its unique appearance, which evokes a historical romance as if time itself has accumulated within it.

Despite their imposing and distinctive appearance, another characteristic of Yoshida's works is their surprising "lightness."

These pieces are perfect for daily use, combining not only visual beauty but also an ease of handling that makes you want to reach for them every day. Why not write a new chapter in your daily life with pottery that feels as if it has been there since ancient times?


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Joe Yoshida

1980 Born in Hokkaido
2003 Graduated from Utsunomiya University
2007 Completed Tochigi Prefectural Ceramic Technology Support Center / Became independent in Mashiko Town
2010 Selected for Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition / Encouragement Award at Prefectural Exhibition (Tochigi Prefecture)

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YOSHIDA Takehito White Clay Mask B

YOSHIDA Takehito White Clay Mask B

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Takeshi Yoshida is a potter based in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture, a town famous for its pottery.

Mr. Yoshida primarily creates "Bronze" series works, which have the texture of excavated artifacts, and "Hakudeisai" (white slip glaze) series works, which resemble ancient ruins. Recently, he has also been creating more elaborate and sculptural series.

Many of his works showcase a strong commitment to color and texture, with a distinctive appearance reminiscent of excavated artifacts. This time, he also presents original ceramic works such as masks and candlesticks.

Despite their artistic qualities, many of his vessels are lightweight, making them perfect for everyday use.

■ Size: 100mm × 220mm × Height 10mm
■ Weight: Approx. 225g
■ Material: Ceramic
■ Texture: Matte / Fine clay surface
■ Microwave: × / Dishwasher: × / Oven: ×
*Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there may be slight individual differences in size, color, and weight. Please be aware of this in advance.


Born in Hokkaido in 1980
Graduated from Utsunomiya University in 2003
Completed training at the Tochigi Prefectural Ceramic Technology Support Center in 2007 / Established independent studio in Mashiko Town
Selected for the Mashiko Ceramic Exhibition in 2010 / Received Encouragement Award at the Prefectural Exhibition (Tochigi Prefecture)

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