"OKINAWAN MARKET" is held, which collects products related to Okinawa.
2021.01.28
With the theme of "bridging design and craft," fennica, which introduces quality products from around the world, will hold its popular annual event "OKINAWAN MARKET" at "fennica STUDIO" on the 5th floor of "BEAMS JAPAN" in Shinjuku. Masu.
“Okinawan” is a coined word that means “Okinawa.” We offer a wide range of products, including traditional Okinawan pottery called "Yachimun," as well as miscellaneous goods such as bracken baskets, bingata works, pandanus hats, and food. We have also prepared Special order items from fennica for this event. Please take this opportunity to enjoy Okinawan crafts.
- *Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, business days and hours may change. Please contact each store.
- Event period
- Saturday, February 6, 2021 - Wednesday, February 17, 2021
- Holding store
- BEAMS JAPAN (Shinjuku) 5F “fennica STUDIO”
Introducing some of the available items
Yomitanyama ware north kiln/Yoneji Matsuda
Born in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture in 1954, began making pottery at Ishimine Kiln in Shuri, Naha City in 1974, and started working at Omine Studio in 1979. In 1990, he opened 13 Kitagama studios. Selected for the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition in 1995. Since then, he has won numerous awards and has actively held solo exhibitions. In 2013, a solo exhibition was held at St. Ives Ceramics gallery in the UK. From left: Red picture jug ¥19,000 / Tonaki bottle ¥7,700 / Red picture tube type ¥9,000 / 4.5-inch lid ¥4,500 / Square bottle ¥4,500 / All tax excluded
Yomitan Yamayaki Kitagama/Koji Matsuda
Born in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture in 1954, began making pottery at Ishimine Kiln in Shuri, Naha City in 1974, and started working at Omine Studio in 1980. In 1990, he opened 13 Kitagama studios. Selected for the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition in 1994. Since then, he has won numerous awards and energetically held solo exhibitions. Exhibited his work in Los Angeles, USA in 2002.
From the left: 4.5-inch makai ¥1,900 / Tube mug ¥2,300 / 6-inch flat plate ¥2,400 / 2-cup Karakara ¥4,500 / All tax excluded
Shigeo Gama /Shiro Uezu
Born in 1973. After graduating from Okinawa Prefectural University of Art, he trained in Karatsu for about two years. In 1980, his father, Mr. Shigeo Uezu, built Shigeo Gama after training at the Tsuboya-yaki Nio kiln. Currently, Shiro Uezu has inherited the work and is actively engaged in production activities. Patterns with natural motifs such as line carving, inlays, and arabesques that make full use of traditional Okinawan techniques and patterns give a sense of Okinawan strength and generosity.
From the left: Large cup ¥3,400 / Round teacup ¥2,800 / 7-inch flat plate ¥4,000 / Square bottle ¥3,600 / All tax excluded
Ken Sugawara
After 5 years of training at Heian Ceramics Garden and 3 years of training at Yomitan Yamayaki Kitagama Matsuda Yoneji Studio in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture, he became independent in Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture in 2013. We are particular about traditional Okinawan painting methods such as fish patterns and dots, and we are particular about the traditional method of firing in a climbing kiln.
From left: Mug ¥2,800 / 7-inch Western plate ¥4,800 / Ceramic plate ¥2,500 / 6-inch bowl ¥3,000 / All tax excluded
Bingata Studio & Gallery Benikichi
Bingata was established during the Ryukyu Dynasty, incorporating various cultures from mainland Japan, Southeast Asia, and China. I think he wanted to look around the world as much as possible, be inspired by it, and create something good. Okinawa's amazingly diverse and rich nature is all around me, and the Internet allows me to learn about arts, crafts, beautiful things, and interesting things from all over the world. I aim to create exciting things while receiving inspiration from various things.
From left: Panel (tropical fish) ¥20,000 / Panel (redfish) ¥20,000 / All tax excluded