Kurashi Japanese Crafts

24/10/2026

Final weekend of Manami Naoi’s ceramic exhibition💫

22/10/2026

Exclusive pieces of the exhibition - Beautiful coffee pot with pairing cups and mugs☕️🤍

21/10/2026

Exhibition will last until this Sunday✨

19/10/2026

13/10/2026

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MANAMI NAOI
“Everyday Delucacy and Elegance”
9 - 25 October 2026
直井真奈美 Manami Naoi
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Naoi’s ceramics are distinguished by their understated palette and delicate silhouettes. Subtle variations in form, traces of the wheel and hand, and the movement of glaze across the surface preserve the individuality of each piece. Rather than pursuing absolute uniformity, she embraces the gentle irregularities inherent in handmade objects.

At the heart of Naoi’s practice is a belief in ceramics as objects that become part of everyday life. She seeks to create vessels that are comfortable to use, beautiful to live with, and capable of acquiring meaning through repeated use over time. Her work invites a slower, more attentive relationship with food, objects, and the rituals of daily life.

08/10/2026

STARTING TOMORROW 9th OCTOBER🪄

MANAMI NAOI
“Everyday Delicacy and Elegance”
9 - 25 October 2026
*Opening registration is now opened. Sign up to celebrate with us via the link in bio 🔗

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Manami Naoi is a Japanese ceramic artist known for her quiet, refined vessels, characterized by soft white and neutral tones, restrained forms, and a subtle sense of imperfection.

At the heart of Naoi’s practice is a belief in ceramics as objects that become part of everyday life. She seeks to create vessels that are comfortable to use, beautiful to live with, and capable of acquiring meaning through repeated use over time. Her work invites a slower, more attentive relationship with food, objects, and the rituals of daily life.

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01/10/2026

💫October Exhibition💫
MANAMI NAOI “Everyday Delicacy and Elegance”🤍
9 - 25 October 2026

Registration for opening on 9th October (Friday) is now opened. Hit the link in bio to sign up🪄

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Manami Naoi (Tokyo, Japan) is a ceramic artist known for her quiet, refined vessels, characterized by soft white and neutral tones, restrained forms, and a subtle sense of imperfection.

Her ceramics are distinguished by their understated palette and delicate silhouettes. Subtle variations in form, traces of the wheel and hand, and the movement of glaze across the surface preserve the individuality of each piece. Rather than pursuing absolute uniformity, she embraces the gentle irregularities inherent in handmade objects.

At the heart of Naoi’s practice is a belief in ceramics as objects that become part of everyday life. She seeks to create vessels that are comfortable to use, beautiful to live with, and capable of acquiring meaning through repeated use over time. Her work invites a slower, more attentive relationship with food, objects, and the rituals of daily life.

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Pictures taken back in 2022 when we visited Manami at her atelier in Tokyo during the pandemic. Photos by Japanese photographer Fuka Kamata 鎌田風花 / Fuka Kamata ✨

09/09/2026

Another wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Japanese ikebana artist Azumi Ishikawa Azumi | Ikebana Artist Melbourne to curate the annual ikebana workshops at our gallery space✨ Thank you very much for joining us! We absolutely love seeing everyone’s beautiful and creative arrangements with Azumi-san’s carefully hand-picked spring blooms🌼😍

06/09/2026

Recap: IKEBANA EXHIBITION “What the Night Knows” 2026 curated by Japanese ikebana artist Azumi Ishikawa and her talented students was successfully concluded last weekend on 29th & 30th August✨ Thank you so much for coming to celebrate this amazing event with us again this year😌