Awaji Island is located in the Seto Inland Sea and is full of rich nature. Kan Izumi lives here, and creates scents and collects and researches materials.
The “Best Book Design from all over the World 2024” organised by the German foundation for book design “Stiftung Buchkunst”. A Brief Moment ( ) A Long Tradition, which is a concept book by 1616 / arita japan completed last year, was awarded a Silver Medal in this international book design competition, which has been running since 1963. The approximately 600 books entered from over 30 countries are rigorously judged by a five-member international jury in Leipzig in February each year, and 14 awards are presented to the best entries. The top awards were a Golden Letter and a Golden Medal each, two Silver Medals, and five Bronze Medals and Honorary Appreciation each. Our concept book was awarded the Silver…
11 years after its launch, 1616 / arita japan has completed its first concept book. Titled “A Brief Moment ( ) A Long Tradition,” the book contains the brand’s thoughts and a variety of products that add color to various moments in people’s lives around the world, while connecting the long history of Arita porcelain, which dates back more than 400 years. The lineup includes the history of Arita porcelain and Momota Touen, contributions by 1616 / arita japan creative director and designer Teruhiro Yanagihara, and the full collection by 4 designers. In addition, art presentations on the theme of TY Palace Plate by Arita craftsmen involved in the production of products and 16 creators active around the world are…
We are pleased to announce that we are revising the prices of the 1616/arita japan. For 10 years since the brand was launched, efforts have been made to maintain the price, but the continuing rise in production costs and the price of the raw materials – ceramic stone, mineral resources and fuel – have made it is difficult to maintain the previous price. Therefore the price will be revised from 1st of November 2022. The three series subject to the price revision are TY, S&B and PC. We appreciate your understanding in this issue. We thank you for your support and look forward to being of service to you. Revised Date : 1st of November 2022 MOMOTA TOUEN Co.,Ltd Contact…
CMA Clay is a 47-piece porcelain dinnerware collection designed in close collaboration with porcelain manufacturer 1616/arita japan and three specially selected ceramic workshops located in the town of Arita. The finished set is the result of three years work, close dialogue, hundreds of hand-drawn sketches, 3D files, 2D drawings, mock-ups, 3D prints and countless porcelain prototypes. The product range is intended for both the Japanese and the European kitchen and includes assorted, stackable plates, dishes and bowls. The design is part severe, part soft, featuring flat, deep, low and tall pieces to create a complete collection. Arita is famous for its high-quality porcelain clay, with a remarkably pure whiteness. For this collection, two porcelain clays are used, the classic chalk-white…