{"title":"Seto Ware","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeto ware (瀬戸焼) comes from the town of Seto in Aichi Prefecture, where pottery has been made for more than a thousand years. Seto is one of the Rokkoyō (六古窯), Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, and the only one to have produced glazed ware throughout the medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe town's importance is written into the language itself: \"seto-mono\" (瀬戸物) became the everyday Japanese word for ceramics, regardless of where the piece was actually made. Few crafts get to name their entire category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeto's signature glazes are Ki-Seto (黄瀬戸, \"Yellow Seto\"), a warm yellow-green ash glaze refined for tea ceremony in the late 16th century, and Ko-Seto (古瀬戸, \"Old Seto\"), a deeper iron-rich tradition rooted in the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom Nakagawa with Suigi Pottery, we carry an Essential Set of everyday rice bowls, plates, and mugs in both Ki-Seto and Ko-Seto glazes. Also from Nakagawa: two small dual-glazed vases — one shaped like a bird, the other like a vintage sake bottle — palm-sized, easy to keep with a single stem, and an easy size for a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe also carry Setomaneki by Chugai Toen — a contemporary take on the maneki-neko (招き猫), the beckoning cat that has invited good fortune into Japanese homes and shops for centuries. Seto is one of the historical centres of maneki-neko production.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"setomaneki","title":"Setomaneki","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eMeet SETOMANEKI — a traditional maneki neko that invites fortune, beautifully reimagined with a modern twist. Crafted by Chugai Toen in Seto, a pottery region with over 1,000 years of ceramic tradition, this lucky cat will quietly sit in any corner, inviting good fortune into contemporary homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe clean, understated form celebrates that iconic raised paw, while the use of ceramic or porcelain allows for stunning glaze variations that showcase Seto's centuries-old techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's a beautiful uplifting piece for anyone who appreciates a little extra luck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chugai Toen","offers":[{"title":"White \/ Small","offer_id":52806616613196,"sku":"KEHD100-01-01","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium","offer_id":52806616645964,"sku":"KEHD100-01-02","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":52806616744268,"sku":"KEHD100-02-02","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Large","offer_id":52806616777036,"sku":"KEHD100-02-03","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ Medium","offer_id":52806617137484,"sku":"KEHD100-03-02","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mustard \/ Medium","offer_id":52858839892300,"sku":"KEHD100-04-02","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/setomaneki_yellow_s__diagnal.jpg?v=1761573931"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-incense-tray","title":"Seto Ware Incense Tray","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"260\"\u003ePair this understated ceramic tray with your favourite incense stand to bring a gentle incense ritual into your home. Its neutral design fits naturally into any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eThoughtfully shaped to keep ash neatly contained, with a raised rim for ease and confidence. Lightweight and easy to move from room to room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eMade in collaboration with Mizugi Seitojo in Aichi, each piece is pressure-cast using a traditional Seto technique, giving it a subtly textured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52861238509900,"sku":"KEHF105-01-00","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52861238542668,"sku":"KEHF105-02-00","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/setowareincensetray_white_brassincenseholder.jpg?v=1753739720"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-mug-old-seto-brown","title":"Seto Ware Mug - Old Seto Brown","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eRustic mug in deep brown with a somewhat nostalgic, humble character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eCreated by Nakagawa in collaboration with Suigi Pottery, this mug draws inspiration from \"ishizara\" (stone plates) beloved by common people during the Edo period. The rich, dark glaze and unpretentious form echo the simple beauty of historical tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSeto, where pottery has been crafted for over a millennium, has become synonymous with Japanese ceramics itself. This mug carries that legacy forward—honest craftsmanship for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880357884236,"sku":"KETW108-00-00","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/seto_mug_br.jpg?v=1775144707"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-small-plate-seto-yellow","title":"Seto Ware Small Plate","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSimple small plate in warm Seto yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eCreated by Nakagawa in collaboration with Suigi Pottery as part of the \"Essential Set\" series—designed for casual daily use of regional Japanese tableware. This piece draws inspiration from \"ishizara\" (stone plates) beloved by common folk during the Edo period, capturing their humble, unpretentious character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom Seto, renowned for pottery production spanning over a thousand years and synonymous with ceramics itself, this plate embodies the town's legacy of practical, enduring craftsmanship. The warm yellow glaze adds a gentle glow to any meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eMinimal yet maximally versatile, this small plate handles everything from breakfast toast to evening desserts. Part of a collection designed to work seamlessly across all three daily meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52890093355340,"sku":"KETW119-01-00","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/seto-ware-small-plate.jpg?v=1753705159"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-small-tea-cup-crafty-mustard","title":"Seto Ware Small Tea Cup  - Crafty Mustard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eCrafted in collaboration with Mizuyoshi Ceramics, this compact Seto ware teacup is inspired by the traditional \u003cem data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"328\"\u003ekutsugata\u003c\/em\u003e tea bowl. Designed to be gently cradled in the hands, it highlights the texture of the clay, the character of the glaze, and the warmth of freshly brewed tea. Its 100ml size invites a slower rhythm of pouring and savouring cup after cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eEach piece is individually hand-adjusted to create a softly irregular form, giving every teacup its own character. The vibrant mustard yellow glaze brightens the table, while glazing applied up to the footring ensures a smooth, comfortable feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52961196671308,"sku":"KETW137-00-00","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/Karinto_-_0358-Enhanced-SR-2.jpg?v=1769635253"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-bird-vase","title":"Seto Ware Flower Vase: Bird Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA small ceramic vase from Seto, Japan, perfect for casually arranging wildflowers, foliage, or a single bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seto, this bird-shaped vase features soft curves, carved feather details, and a wide base that tapers at the top for easy flower arranging. Each piece is finished with two glazes, overlapping to create a unique gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Amber Brown","offer_id":53708555911500,"sku":"KEHD101-01-00","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Celadon Blue","offer_id":53708555944268,"sku":"KEHD101-02-00","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/birdvaseduo.jpg?v=1761567235"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-flower-vase-bottle-design","title":"Seto Ware Flower Vase: Bottle Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA small ceramic vase from Seto, Japan, perfect for casually arranging wildflowers, foliage, or a single bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seto, this vintage sake bottle-shaped vase has an octagonal body with tapered neck, making it easy to arrange flowers and stems. Each piece is finished with two glazes, overlapping to create a unique gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Cream","offer_id":55856545595724,"sku":"KEHD102-01-00","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gentian Blue","offer_id":55857043308876,"sku":"KEHD102-02-00","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/vase_duo.jpg?v=1764939990"},{"product_id":"seto-ware-rice-bowl-yellow-old-brown","title":"Seto Ware Rice Bowl – Seto Yellow \u0026 Old Seto Brown","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA ceramic rice bowl made by Nakagawa with Suigi Pottery in Seto, Aichi Prefecture — a town that has produced pottery for more than a thousand years, and whose name (瀬戸物, seto-mono) became the everyday Japanese word for ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAvailable in two traditional Seto glazes. Seto Yellow (黄瀬戸, Ki-Seto) is a warm yellow-green ash glaze refined for tea ceremony in the late 16th century. Old Seto Brown (古瀬戸, Ko-Seto) is a deeper iron-rich glaze with roots in medieval Seto from the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA medium-sized bowl in a size and shape that can be held in one hand at the table. In two warm earthy colour and Part of Nakagawa's Essential Set series for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e→ Browse the rest of the Essential Set: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/seto-ware-small-plate-seto-yellow\"\u003eSeto Ware Small Plate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/seto-ware-mug-old-seto-brown\"\u003eSeto Ware Mug — Old Seto Brown\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Seto Yellow","offer_id":57578596303180,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seto Old Brown","offer_id":57578596335948,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/setoricebowl_brown2.jpg?v=1781796897"}],"url":"https:\/\/karintoedition.com\/collections\/seto-ware.oembed","provider":"Karintō Edition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}