Starnet Mashiko
craft
スターネット益子
Contemporary Mashiko craft space blending folk pottery tradition with modern design workshops.
Mashiko is the pottery town where the folk-craft movement took root in the 20th century under Hamada Shoji, and Starnet is where that tradition meets contemporary design thinking. The space combines a ceramics workshop with a cafe, a shop selling pottery alongside textiles and natural goods, and a garden. Workshop sessions focus on design intention alongside technique, attracting younger makers who want to understand why certain forms work rather than just how to reproduce them. The approach makes it distinct from the more traditional kiln studios scattered across town.
Their cafe serves food on local potter's work. Great for imagining your own piece in daily use.
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