This series features animals that make you smile when your eyes meet them. Decorating rooms with animal ornaments or kitchenwares is a tradition in Western countries, and the Kashiwa Craft company predecessors were strongly influenced by that tradition. They created gently rounded and intricate animal ornaments.

• Size: 3.95" W x 3.15" H x 1.77" D
• Material: Cray
• Product #: KWC18
• Code: NWS
• Made in Japan

Each surface appearance may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of the item and the firing process, which influences the glaze outcome over the surface.

Kashiwa Craft has collaborated with internationally renowned artists, such as Lisa Larson, a Swedish ceramic artist who passed away on March 11th, 2024. Their collaborated products are exclusively available at Tonkachi Store.

Learn more about Kashiwa Craft here.

Seto, influenced by Nordic design, became a hub for casting workshops. Kashiwa Craft, founded by Hisayuki Iwatsuki in 1965, initially created animal motif figurines. In 2006, under Hisato Iwatsuki, the company continued its special blend of red clay and glaze, the casting method, and reduction firing. The brand identity centers on its unique casting method, clay variety, and glazes, creating a natural warmth and distinct texture. While preserving tradition, its leadership revives old designs and innovates new ones, embracing pottery's aging beauty.

We had the honor of interviewing the founder of Kashiwa Craft! Learn more about their journey, inspiration, and craft in their blog here.