Ishigaki Minamijima hand-painted ceramic wine cup-Watermelon

Size: 6W x 1.5H cm
Producer: Catherine Nantouyaki

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About Nanshimayaki

With pottery themes of Okinawa nature and mandala patterns and bright and eye-catching colors, the pottery works of "Minamishima Yaki" allow you to explore the charm of Okinawa's South Island from a unique perspective ! Carefully made by mother Nami and daughter Catherine, the clay is made from scratch using Okinawa's local brew and river water. The rough texture of the finished product is proof that it is "Made in Okinawa" ! The pottery is painted with various patterns full of Okinawa characteristics, and the touching nature of Okinawa is vividly presented on the pottery works , making you feel like you are in Okinawa.

Although Catherine has been exposed to pottery under the influence and education of her parents since she was a child, it turns out that Catherine only started making pottery as a career at the age of 27! She followed her younger brother who was studying in New Zealand to live in New Zealand. This trip to New Zealand became a turning point in her life. She re-experienced the joy of pottery in the workshop of ceramicist Barry Brickell. When she returned to Ishigaki Island, she saw her mother making pottery very stylishly, so she began to learn her mother's craftsmanship. A career as a potter. Later, Catherine and her parents returned to Barry Brickell’s workshop to visit and learned many things A ceramicist, this trip solidified the style of her own work.

The warm and colorful works of Catherine and her mother Nami have finally arrived in Hong Kong! There are a variety of Minamishima-yaki pottery available for purchase in the Okinawa Aragaki Store online store, bringing a little Okinawa color and vitality to your life!