Sustainability-minded ceramic wares from Shiga, Japan. SSAN ceramics are rooted in the land, culture, and history of Shigaraki—recycled clay and new clay come together, fired with natural glazes into ceramics of quiet presence. The tactile surfaces and has been formed over generations, designed by nature, and refined for the modern table—carrying with them a circular relationship with the land, reminding us of our own connection to nature and the memories it holds.

ABOUT SSAN

ARTISANAL
SUSTAINABILITY

Returned to clay, starting the process again to create something new from celebrating imperfections. All pieces contain 30~40% recycled ceramics.

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CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

From the founding of the kiln by Ogawa Sannojo in the 1870’s to fifth generation owner Ogawa Kimio, their connection to the land lies at the core of their process.

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Creative Team

Master
Potter

Kimio Ogawa

As Kimio, the current owner, took control of the business, he began concentrating on production of plateware that reflects his own aesthetic, developed with influence from the tea utensils and vases passed down from the previous family generations. He now aims to provide customer-oriented services rather than larger scale production for wholesale orders.

Creative
Direction

Takuhiro Shinomoto

Based in Los Angeles. Founded Tortoise General Store in 2003 and began presenting Japanese products to an international audience. Visiting workshops and factories throughout Japan, he has built relationships with numerous craftspeople and currently undertakes brand direction and production in fields ranging from tableware to furniture and home fragrance.

Sales
Rep

Taku Nagai

Communication
Design

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Art Direction
+Visual Design

Carpenter & Stone