Onta Ware

Onta-yaki (小鹿田焼) is a traditional pottery from Oita, Japan, handmade with local clay using techniques passed down through generations. It is especially known for its expressive patterns, including tobikanna—rhythmic marks carved with a metal tool—and hakeme—soft brushstrokes created with white slip.

Other traditional decorations include combed lines and flowing slip patterns, giving each piece its unique, lively character.