61 Western Dishes

Mr. and Mrs. Morioka are potters who work at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. They say it has been 50 years since they started pottery.

They have several kilns built in their studio, centered around a giant wood-fired kiln over 10 meters long. Usually, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikou-san's signature Nanban Yakishime is fired for 10 days straight. A single firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Moriokas use a very demanding production method. They have delivered vibrant works that make you feel the energy of the flames in the kiln.  

This is a Nanban Yakishime Western-style plate. It is a very easy-to-use shape and size, and is highly recommended for those who want to try Yakishime for the first time. It was also the most popular item in the store for customers who bought Seikou-san's work for the first time.

The shop owner used it at home when eating curry, and the surface, which has been used for decades, was glossy like lacquer. It felt good with a spoon, and I fell in love with it at first sight. The Western-style plates are popular and hard to come by. Please get yours soon.

Diameter: Approx. 23.5cm / Height: Approx. 4cm

*As this is an artisan's work, each item differs in color, shape, size, and thickness, and there are individual differences.
*Yakishime works undergo経年変化 (aging). Oil stains are especially likely to occur when first used, but by continuing to use it without worrying, the entire vessel will blend in and mature beautifully. If you are concerned, soak it in water before use and wipe it off before using to make it less likely to change.
*Please refrain from using in a microwave,oven, or direct flame.
*We do not accept returns or refunds. Please understand this before purchasing.

Brief biography of Seikou Morioka
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, grew up in Wakayama Prefecture. Started pottery at the age of 25 and built a kiln in Amano at the foot of Mt. Koya. Encountered Nanban Yakishime when visiting Tanegashima, and has since focused on yakishime pottery. After that, he traveled to kilns around the world in North and Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, India, and other countries to learn about making vessels and earthenware. He is an artist who has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, with a large pot of his being included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.