Aritayaki pottery originated in Arita, Japan, in 1616, when Korean artisans introduced the craft. Today, 1616 / arita japan blends traditional Arita craftsmanship with modern design, creating everyday ceramics that are both functional and beautifully made.
Designer Teruhiro Yanagihara’s Standard series and Dutch designers Scholten & Baijings’ Colour Porcelain series offer new takes on Japanese pottery, combining Asian craftsmanship with European design influences.
