Hideki Yanashita
Short Bio
Hideki Yanashita creates timeless ceramics rooted in tea aesthetics. Guided by the ideals of wabi and sabi, his work embraces natural materials, quiet forms, and the beauty of imperfection, beyond trends and time. He is known for wood-fired Raku, Yakishime, Ido, and Oribe styles rooted in wabi-sabi aesthetics.
"Ever since I was impressed by the wabi-sabi world of the Momoyama period, I have been deepening my own understanding of that worldview.Inspired by the Zen phrase “Fuekryukou” (continuity and change), I create pottery every day with renewed determination.I’m not sure how much I’ve been able to express, but I would be happy if you could take a look at my work."
Hideki Yanashita is a Japanese ceramicist whose work ranges from traditional tea ware to sculptural forms. Working with natural materials and a strong affinity for wood-firing, he creates vessels that embrace imperfection, texture, and quiet beauty. His repertoire includes iconic Japanese styles like Raku (red and black), Yakishime, Ido, and Oribe, blending historical resonance with personal expression.
Hideki Yanashita’s work is deeply rooted in the aesthetics of tea. Rather than following trends, he seeks timeless forms that reflect the quiet beauty of nature and the everyday. His ceramics embrace the principles of wabi and sabi—values essential to the world of tea—expressed through natural materials, subtle textures, and unpretentious simplicity.
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.
