Atelier SOOBO
Short Bio
Founded by Korean ceramicists Bokyung Kim and Minsoo Lee, Atelier SOOBO creates refined everyday ceramics shaped by silence, balance, and tradition. Each piece is made by hand in their Dießen am Ammersee studio—rooted in the deep heritage of Korean pottery, yet designed for contemporary life.
"The purist simplicity of the work radiates calm and harmony—and invites touch."
— Atelier SOOBO
Atelier SOOBO’s ceramics are quiet but intentional—formed on the wheel with a language of reduction and restraint. Kim and Lee work closely together, each vessel passing through their shared studio and sensibility.
Their forms are deeply influenced by traditional Korean pottery, yet stripped of excess. The result is a purity of line and surface that reflects their core values: silence, rhythm, and timeless functionality.
Each piece is made slowly—wheel-thrown, refined, and reduction-fired—and designed to invite touch. Whether used for tea, food, or simply contemplation, these vessels are made to live with, not just to observe.
Our gallery, studio, and tea space are a hub for experiencing and sharing the art of ceramics and tea.
Similar to the concept of “Utsuwa-galleries” in Japan, we are holding monthly exhibitions of unique ceramicists from Japan, China and Europe.
We also regularly host Workshops and Tea Experiences.
The teapot is very elegant and precisely made. Pour is crystal smooth and very satisfying. The lid holds by itself while pouring which is great with a side handle. Only downsides : the artist's seal is so small it's almost unreadable if you don't know what it is, and the lid isn't completely water sealed.
Great overall
Great quality half-handmade Zisha pot. Lid fit is very good. Water lock. Pouring line is exquisite for a pot this size. The price is among the best that could be found in EU. 100% recommend.
Aromatisch, süßlich, vollmundig über drei Aufgüsse.
Sehr schmackhaft im empfohlenen Einmalaufguss.
This matcha has small lumps but is really gentle.
I can't wait to try meiju.
Uneven,subtle glaze. The dented spots are particulary cool, since they adjust the cup very much to the hand. The combination of the white glaze with unglazed red clay parts reminds me positevly of 1970s aestetics.
