Narui Kiln

Yunomi

Name: Yunomi
Brand: Narui Kiln
SKU: SKU-58790697468287
Price: 58.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£58.00

Taxes included.

These delightful yunomi, each distinctive and unique in form and colour, have been handcrafted at the Narui Kiln in Mashiko. The kiln, based at the heart of Japan’s busiest ceramics centre, was set up by the potter Tsuneo Narui in 1970.

Tsuneo’s son Wataru Narui continues to make this exceptional pottery, carrying on Tsuneo's intentions and the spirit of Mashiko. He only fires these works using the traditional climbing kiln.

Tsuneo Narui was praised by Tatsuzo Shimaoka (one of Japan’s former National Living Treasures) when he wrote ‘He embodies the very spirit of Mashiko and is one of the few potters to correctly carry on the legacy of Shoji Hamada’ (Japan’s greatest 20th century potter).

Each cup is individually handcrafted, meaning slight variations in size and shape are to be expected, making every piece unique. If you would prefer to select a specific cup, we invite you to visit our Notting Hill gallery, where you can choose your favourite in person.

Dimensions

7.5cm x 7cm ⌀. (As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in size may occur.)

Region

Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Care

As each item is handmade and fragile, we encourage you to hand wash only as it is not suitable for dishwasher or microwave.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery

We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:

UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
UK orders over £60 – FREE
Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
EU Delivery – £19.00
US Delivery – from £15.00
Everywhere Else – from £16.00

Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.

Customs & Import Charges

For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.

For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.

For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Returns

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.

Full-price items: return within 14 days
Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons

For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Yunomi

£58.00

Narui Kiln

Narui Kiln was established in 1970 by Narui Tsuneo, the third son of Narui Kinji, the second-generation head of the Meiji-period kiln Endōji Narai Kiln. Born into this lineage, Tsuneo grew up immersed in the family trade, honing his skills alongside experienced artisans before building his own kiln on its present site. Tsuneo later taught Noto Midori, a renowned artist whose works are also displayed at Keiko Uchida.

Following Tsuneo’s passing, several potters have continued to honour his spirit, carrying forward the tradition of making. Each piece is shaped by hand using a traditional kick wheel or plaster moulds, and fired over the course of three days in a three-chambered climbing kiln.

Mashiko is a small town renowned for its distinctive pottery, known collectively as Mashiko ceramics. The town’s fame rests largely on its locally sourced clay, prized for its coarse texture, natural warmth and remarkable strength, which allows potters to create sturdy, practical wares with a reassuring weight in the hand. Rich in iron and responsive to wood and ash glazes, the clay produces earthy tones ranging from deep browns to soft, muted creams. Characterised by simple forms and rustic glazes, Mashiko ceramics embody a quiet, unpretentious beauty rooted in the materials themselves and the enduring traditions of the kiln.

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