Emui by Emi Nakagawa

Emui (笑無為・エムイ) by Emi Nakagawa 

Emui (笑無為) is a pottery brand created by ceramic artist Emi Nakagawa.

She hails from Miyoshi Village in Tokushima, a prefecture located on the Island of Shikoku, and has been creating ceramics by hand since 2020 after studying Kiyomizu-Yaki production in Kyoto. She teaches and creates crafts at a studio and school in Tokyo and is building her own studio in Tokushima. Primarily using electric powered kilns, she is still exploring her artistic styles with manipulation of clays, glazes, and firing techniques. 

- AWARD -
2024 HACHI-8 Pottery Exhibition, Judge's Award (鉢展 審査員賞)
2024 ITAMI International Craft Exhibition, work selected (伊丹国際クラフト展 入選)

From the Artist:

あなたの心に寄り添うような器を。
"Pottery that subtly complements your heart."

With the rustic texture of clay, forms that fit naturally in your hand, and a patina that deepens with use, each piece is carefully crafted to bring warmth.

The production takes place in the quiet land of Tokushima.

While traveling between Tokyo and Tokushima, I cherish the time that flows slowly and peacefully in nature, and the simple and rustic beauty of the clay, which are both an essential aspect in the creation process.

My pottery carries warmth that brings a sense of comfort every time you hold it, with a gentleness that blends seamlessly into everyday life.