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About me
I am Michiko (志田美知子) a ceramic artist based in Frankfurt am Main and Paris. Born and raised in Niigata, Japan, I moved to Germany after finishing high school. I completed my training at a pottery studio near Bonn and have since worked in six different clay and porcelain workshops. In 2016, I founded my first own studio.
Combining traditional German technique with Japanese design, my aim is to create beautiful pieces for your everyday life.
Materials & Process
The clay I work with comes from the Westerwald region of Rhineland-Palatinate, an area with a long history of stoneware production. Westerwald clay is particularly suited to high-temperature firing, resulting in a dense and durable stoneware body, qualities that have made it widely used by potters throughout Europe.Germany has a strong tradition of ceramics, and working here means I can draw on a well-developed network of specialists and technical knowledge. This is one of the reasons I choose to work in Germany.
I shape each piece individually on the pottery wheel. Once complete, it is left to dry before a first bisque firing at approximately 930°C. I then inspect each piece by hand, smooth any imperfections, and apply glaze – using glazes I have developed through years of experimentation. Because each piece absorbs glaze slightly differently, subtle variations in colour, texture, and surface are a natural part of the process. No two pieces are exactly alike.
The pieces are fired a second time in an electric kiln at approximately 1,260°C. This high-temperature firing gives the work its characteristic density and durability, while allowing the glazes to develop their full depth and range of colour.
Every stage is carried out slowly, with at least a full day between steps. The fine, dense texture of the Westerwald clay gives each piece a natural warmth and satisfying weight. Through their material, weight, surface, and the traces of handwork, I hope they bring a quiet sense of presence to everyday life.
All pieces are dishwasher-safe and food-safe.