Hi, my name is Akiko; I'm from Hokkaido, Japan. I've been a potter in Seattle since 1991.

My pottery is all handmade -- wheel thrown or slab built -- of stoneware clay. It is fired in electric kilns at about 2110°F.

Most of my pottery is tableware for traditional and new menus, and for international food--because I like to cook and eat as much as to make pottery.

I make pottery dishes for everyone, for everyday use and in restaurants. You can see my pottery in these restaurants:

 

Washington

California

Ireland

Also at

And in these shops:

It has also been featured in magazines published locally and nationally, from Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met to Gourmet, Bon Appetit and Food and Wine.

Although all pottery is breakable, my pottery dishes are safe for food, dishwashers, and ovens. Some of my pottery has Japanese characters inscribed on it.

My studio is in South Seattle around the "Top Hat" neighborhood, just north of Burien. You can visit my showroom by appointment for purchase. My showroom is at 10847 3rd Ave. S., Seattle, Washington.

Please call me with any questions you have at 206-763-3108, or e-mailing me at akiko@akikospottery.com.

I hope you enjoy my pottery!

Photography on this page by Richard Carroll
Site Managed by Katerina Graham