Utsuwa (Tableware) by Yukiko Ishimura

Description Yukiko Ishimura from Kuruminoki in Nara introduces a selection of cherished tableware she has encountered over the years, presented in five chapters with accompanying stories. Long before the concept of a “lifestyle shop” existed, Kuruminoki pioneered this approach, blending a café and a boutique in Nara. The shop, which attracts fans from across Japan, carefully curates food and goods under Ishimura’s discerning eye. Among them, tableware has been a fundamental and deeply valued element in her life. – As a teenager, Ishimura made her first purchase of white porcelain and blue-and-white ceramics at the Nogizaka Shrine antique market in Tokyo, guided by her aunt, who ran a traditional inn. This experience marked the beginning of her lifelong connection with tableware. – Tea tools, bowls, cups, and glasses that complement moments of conversation, reflecting Ishimura’s love for cherishing time spent with others. – Works by artists she deeply respects and trusts, including Ryuji Mitani, whom she considers particularly special, and Kazumi Tsuji, whom she was so drawn to after reading an article that she felt compelled to meet in person. – Antique pieces from China and Korea, along with modern works by contemporary Korean artists that exude a sleek, modern aesthetic. – In the final chapter, tableware crafted by a younger generation of artists—pieces that inspire a desire to grow alongside them. From admiring established artists to forming connections with peers and now discovering and being surprised by emerging talents, Ishimura has gathered tableware that has captivated her eye—each piece a fateful encounter, each story a once-in-a-lifetime meeting. Category：Japanese Craft Book Tag：Pottery, tableware, tea ceremony vessel Pages： 128 ISBN： 9784861529818 Release Date: January, 2025 Language: Japanese Publisher: Seigensha Author profile Yukiko Ishimura Born in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. She was raised surrounded by her grandmother’s wisdom in enjoying daily life, studied dyeing and weaving during her student years, and developed an appreciation for folk crafts. In 1983, she started the café and goods shop [Kurumi no Ki] in a small building she encountered in the suburbs of Nara. Currently based in Nara, she also helps companies and local communities across Japan bring their dreams to life. Yukiko Ishimura’s books Utsuwa (Tableware) by Yukiko Ishimura ¥3,300 Related products of Pottery The Art of Handcraft – Works by Noriyuki Yamamoto ¥3,850 Add to cart Utsuwa (Tableware) by Yukiko Ishimura ¥3,300 Add to cart A New Textbook of Japanese and Western Tableware – Understanding “Pottery” Culture through Japanese History and Design ¥2,970 Add to cart Bessatsu Honoo geijutsu – 100 Lacquer Artists The Elite of Modern Japan ¥3,300 Add to cart Kawai Kanjiro’s House ¥2,970 Add to cart Puddles where snakes live – Makoto Kagoshima Pottery text by Kaho NashikiRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥2,200 Add to cart See, Buy and Enjoy Beloved Tea Utensils (additional volume HONOHO GEIJUTSU)Rated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,300 Add to cart Parisienne country life by Isabelle BoinotRated 4.00 out of 5 ¥1,870 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima – day after dayRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥2,420 Add to cart MINGEI: Masterpieces of Japanese Folkcraft 2 – TablewareRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,848 Add to cart What to put on the plate? – Makoto Kagoshima PotteryRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,760 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima Pottery worksRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,080 Add to cart Reviews There are no reviews yet Thank you for viewing this product. If you wish to leave a review, please consent to GDPR. Click this link to accept GDPR. Q & A are disabled in the settings Related products The first eraser stamp by Tomoko Tsukui ¥1,540 Add to cart Scandinavian 100 Letterbook BENGT & LOTTARated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,980 Add to cart Buddhist motif eraser stamp by Tomoko Tsukui ¥1,760 Add to cart 360°BOOK Mount FUJI – Yusuke OonoRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥2,750 Add to cart 100 Writing & Crafting Papers of Animals by Ai AkikusaRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,848 Add to cart Tomoko Tsukui’s Eraser Hanko LessonRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,540 Add to cart 366 days flower cutout – paper cutting art ¥1,980 Add to cart Samiro Yunoki Style & ArchivesRated 4.00 out of 5 ¥2,420 Add to cart Japanese Craft 2020 -The shape of nature and beauty- ¥2,750 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima Pottery worksRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,080 Add to cart