A letter from the artist behind Ondou, Greta. I started practicing the Japanese hand-carving technique, Kurinuki, in 2021. While I don’t claim to be a master, it has changed how I see ceramics – and life itself. I try to translate that perspective through my work so that when you take one of my pieces […]

Clay painting is a unique process that combines the tactile essence of ceramics with the expressive freedom of painting. Each piece begins with a carefully crafted paint mixture, made by blending clay, sand, pigments, and a specially prepared glue. This mixture not only provides rich, earthy textures but also connects the work to the raw,

The incense pebbles came to life almost by accident—as a quiet distraction from the pace of everyday life. They weren’t initially created to sell, but rather as part of an organic and therapeutic process that brought joy through making. Over time, a small batch was born to share with others. They were born from three