Artisan shaping clay
EST. 1982 • KYOTO

The Art of Imperfection

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Philosophy

Beauty in the broken,
Life in the clay.

At Kiln & Clay, we embrace the philosophy of Wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and transience. Every piece tells a story of the earth it came from and the hands that shaped it.


We do not rush. We listen to the material. In a world of mass production, we offer the quiet luxury of slowness.

Sunlit pottery studio

Selected Works

From Earth to Form

Crackle Glaze Vase

Moon Jar No. 4

White Porcelain / Wood Fired
Tea Bowl

Ash Glaze Tea Bowl

Shigaraki Clay / Natural Ash
Sake Set

Midnight Sake Set

Iron Rich Clay / Reduction Fired
Workshop Class

Workshops

Learn the Craft

Join us for intimate sessions where you learn the meditative art of wheel throwing and hand-building.

  • Morning Introduction to Wheel Throwing →
  • Afternoon Hand-building & Glazing →
  • Weekend Masterclass: Raku Firing →