Bringing Tradition into Everyday Life — The Future KASHIKO Envisions

When we hear the words “traditional crafts,” many of us may picture something distant—
objects seen through glass in a museum, reserved for formal occasions or special days.

But at KASHIKO, we value a different vision of tradition.
We believe tradition should live not only in extraordinary moments,
but in the rhythm of daily life—in the present, and in the everyday.

KASHIKO works with Kutani ware, a traditional craft from Ishikawa Prefecture that dates back to the early Edo period, more than 360 years ago.
Characterized by its vibrant five-color palette—blue, yellow, red, purple, and green—and its expressive, free-flowing designs, Kutani ware has long captured people’s hearts.
Though the kilns once closed, it was revived as “Saikō-Kutani” (Revived Kutani), and its artistry has been passed down ever since.

 

 

 

 

 

To carry that history into the future, we believe it must be more than something to admire.
It must be something that lives—something that is used.

The vivid colors, intricate patterns, and exceptional techniques of Kutani artists have been honed over centuries.
But simply preserving them as “art” is not enough to keep their spirit alive.
That’s why KASHIKO creates everyday beauty—transforming Kutani designs into items like stationery and furoshiki.

A single sheet of letter paper, adorned with a traditional motif, can change the way we collect our thoughts.
A furoshiki tucked into a bag becomes not only a practical wrap, but a quiet, elegant companion for the day.
These small, subtle shifts in our everyday lives—
we believe in their power to bring a quiet richness to the soul.

 

 

For KASHIKO, preserving tradition means more than inheritance.
It means asking: How can this craft breathe within modern life?

When an artist’s work expands beyond the boundaries of ceramics…
When a design infused with aesthetic spirit reaches someone’s hand as a useful item…
When the story and emotion behind the object touch the heart through everyday use…

That is the future we envision—
a future where KASHIKO stands gently between tradition and life.

We will continue to deliver quiet, lasting beauty
into the world of everyday living.