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Jino Ceramic Studio Handmade pottery in NZ by JINO. Jino Ceramic Studio has been offering customers the best selection of pottery which are cups, bowls, plates and vases.

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29/09/2026

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27/09/2026

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Back to craft.
22/09/2026

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New teapot work..The beauty of using It is the everyday objects made and used in daily life that possess the truest beau...
18/09/2026

New teapot work..
The beauty of using
It is the everyday objects made and used in daily life that possess the truest beauty. Beauty does not exist apart from utility; rather, true beauty resides within utility itself.

Revisiting an old sketch from my archives.​Years ago, inspired by children chasing bubbles in a park, I created a small ...
18/07/2026

Revisiting an old sketch from my archives.

​Years ago, inspired by children chasing bubbles in a park, I created a small clay doorstop. It was an attempt to capture their fleeting dreams and innocence in a solid, permanent form.

​Now, I’ve expanded that initial idea into a larger sculptural piece, giving those floating moments a grander presence in space.

​Building on this structural exploration, my next step is to bring it back to a daily scale. I’m planning a new series of smaller doorstops that can naturally sit within our everyday spaces. It's exciting to see a fleeting spark grow into a sculpture, and then return once again as a quiet object of daily life.

Mix-match or mismatch? It’s teetering right on that fine line.Unfamiliar, yet I love it. By embracing their differences,...
24/04/2026

Mix-match or mismatch? It’s teetering right on that fine line.
Unfamiliar, yet I love it. By embracing their differences, they’ve come together to create a stunning coffee dripper set.

믹스매칭 아니면 미스매칭? 그 사이 아슬아슬하게 걸쳐있다.
낯설지만 오히려 좋다. 서로의 다름을 인정하고 멋진 커피 드립퍼 세트를 완성했다.

Since I am quite sensitive to caffeine, the one cup of coffee I allow myself each day is more than just a drink—it is a ...
10/04/2026

Since I am quite sensitive to caffeine, the one cup of coffee I allow myself each day is more than just a drink—it is a source of pure happiness. Today, I visited 'Floating Cafe Koko' on Waiheke Island, run by Kohei and Akane, a Japanese couple I first met at a local market. I felt incredibly grateful when they visited my studio before their opening, asking to serve their coffee in my handmade cups.
​The coffee crafted by Akane—a true veteran who once made 400 cups a day—was exceptional. It was so good that a trip to Waiheke for this coffee alone would be well worth it. Seeing their sincere flavors served in the cups I had shaped myself filled me with a deep sense of gratitude.
​Equally impressive were their rice-based bagels and sandwiches. The process of grinding their own rice into flour to bake the bread is extraordinary. Catching a glimpse of their preparation and the quality of their ingredients, I realized that even a small sandwich here is treated as a work of art. The balance of flavors, which highlights the unique character of each ingredient, is a testament to the immense devotion they pour into their craft.
​Handmade cups filled with heartfelt food—it was a precious day where our shared dedication to our crafts truly connected.

카페인에 취약해 하루 딱 한 잔만 허락된 커피는 나에게 단순한 음료 이상의 행복이다. 오늘은 와이헤케 섬의 'Floating Cafe Koko'를 찾았다. 마켓에서 인연을 맺은 코헤이와 아카네 커플이 운영하는 곳이다. 고맙게도 그들은 오픈 전 내 작업실을 찾아와, 카페의 모든 잔을 내 작품으로 채우고 싶다며 손을 내밀어 주었다.
​베테랑 아카네가 내어준 커피는 훌륭했다. 오직 이 커피 한 잔을 위해 섬을 찾아도 좋을 만큼. 내가 만든 컵에 담긴 그들의 진심 어린 맛을 마주하며 깊은 감사함을 느꼈다.
​커피 못지않게 인상적인 것은 쌀 베이글과 샌드위치였다. 쌀을 직접 빻아 가루를 내고 빵을 굽는 과정은 예사롭지 않다. 잠시 엿본 조리 과정과 재료들 속에서, 작은 샌드위치 하나가 단순한 메뉴를 넘어 하나의 작품으로 완성되는 것을 보았다. 재료 본연의 개성을 살리면서도 완벽한 밸런스를 유지하는 그 맛은, 그들이 쏟은 엄청난 정성을 그대로 증명하고 있었다.
​정성껏 빚은 잔에 담긴 정성 어린 음식들. 그 따뜻한 마음들을 느낄수 있는 소중한 하루였다.
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One of the questions I get asked most often is, 'Where do you get your ideas?' To be honest, I don't really have a clear...
01/04/2026

One of the questions I get asked most often is, 'Where do you get your ideas?' To be honest, I don't really have a clear answer. They just... happen. Most of the time, ideas strike when I'm spacing out, repeating mindless tasks, or driving alone on a long stretch of road. They appear in moments that seem utterly meaningless.

But were those moments truly meaningless? Looking back, they were actually quite significant to me.

One representative idea born this way is a small cup that sits atop a kettle, with a lid on top of that. While absentmindedly, drinking tea and fiddling with the kettle lid-lifting it, putting it back, spinning it-the underside of the lid suddenly looked like a cup to me.

That was the birth of this piece. I'm especially fond of it because I remember winning an award in a design competition with this idea. So, I think I'll go ahead and 'space out' with all my might today, too.

가끔 사람들이 많이 물어보는 질문중 하나는 아이디어는 어디서 어떻게 얻어지냐는 질문이다. 그 질문에 대한 대답은 사실 나도 잘 모르겠다. 그냥 생각나는거라고밖에 설명이 안된다. 대부분은 멍때리거나 쓸데없고 무의미한 행동들을 반복할때 아니면 먼길을 혼자 운전할때. 아무 의미없어 보이는 행동들을 할때 아이디어들이 나타난다. 그 의미 없는 행동들은 정말 의미가 없었던 것일까. 돌이켜보면 그 행동들은 나에게 의미가 있었다.
그 대표적인 아이디어중 하나는 주전자 위의 작은 컵 그리고 그 위에 뚜껑이다.
생각없이 혼자 티를 마시다가 주전자의 뚜껑을 이리저리 들었다 놨다 돌리기를 반복하다가 문뜩 주전자 뚜껑 뒷부분이 컵처럼 보이질 않던가.
그리고 탄생했던게 이 작품이다. 이 아이디어로 공모전에서도 수상했던 기억이 나서 더 애정이 간다.
그래서 오늘도 열심히 '멍'때려 보아야 하겠다.

#멍때리기

I never dreamed that the little bird I sculpted onto a handle back in my college days would one day support my entire li...
31/03/2026

I never dreamed that the little bird I sculpted onto a handle back in my college days would one day support my entire livelihood.
I remember it was much thinner back then. I can still vividly picture my professor sranding by the pottery studio door, lightly refining the design with a few deft strokes. That was the moment the bird became plumper- and ultimately, more durable and comfortable for the thumb to rest on.
For nearly 20 years now, I haven't stopped making them.
It's no exaggeration to say that the 'Bird handle cup' is not only my steady seller but a fundamental part of who I am today. I am deeply grateful that they are still loved and used by so many. It inspires me to keep creating with even more heart.

대학시절 만들었던 손잡이 위의 작은 새가 지금까지 나의 밥벌이를 책임져 줄거라고는 생각지도 못했다.
그땐 더 얇은 느낌의 새였는데 교수님이 디자인을 살짝 다듬어 줬던 기억이 난다. 여전히 생생히 기억난다. 물레실 문 앞에서 슥슥 다듬어 주셨던.. 더 통통한 새로 탄생하게 된 순간이였다. 결론적으로는 튼튼하고 엄지에 닿는 느낌이 더 좋아졌다. 거진 20년의 세월을 끊임없이 만들고 있다니 나에게 있어 버드핸들컵은 스테디셀러이자 지금의 '나'에대한 지분이 있다해도 과언이 아닐것이다.
사람들에게 여전히 사랑받고 쓰임받는다는건 감사한 일이다. 더 열심히 만들어야겠다.

I finally brought out a piece I worked on a long time ago. It had been waiting patiently for seven years, tucked away in...
29/03/2026

I finally brought out a piece I worked on a long time ago. It had been waiting patiently for seven years, tucked away in a box under layers of bubble wrap in the storage room.
​Our relationship was one of love and hate. I adored it, yet it caused me so much stress. Back then, I was obsessed with perfection; a single mistake meant total failure, and I refused to allow even the slightest error. I believed that was the only way—the true path of a craftsman that must be endured.
​Today, this piece found its new home. The buyer told me they had been following my work for a long time. I am deeply grateful they chose to take it home with such joy. Is this what it feels like to watch a child leave the nest? I feel a sense of relief and happiness knowing it will finally be used and loved by someone, rather than sitting in a dark box.

아주 오래전에 하던 작업을 오랜만에 꺼냈다. 창고안 박스 안에 여러겹의 버블랩에 감춰진채 거진 7년이라은 세월을 인내했던 녀석이다.
애증의 관계일까 정말 예뻐하는 작품이면서 나에게 스트레스도 많이 줬던 작품이다. 정말 집요하게 작업하던 시절, 단 한번의 실수가 바로 실패로 직결되었기에 한번의 실수도 용납할수 없었다. 그때는 그렇게 작업해야만 한다고 생각했던것 같다. 그것은 공예가가 마땅히 인내해야하는 공예의 길이라고.
오늘 이녀석이 좋은 주인을 만나 떠나게 되었다. 나의 작품을 오래전부터 알고 있다고 했다. 기꺼히 기쁜마음으로 구매해주어서 감사한 마음이 크다. 자식을 떠나 보내는 마음이 이런 마음일까. 어두운 창고안 박스보다 누군가에게 쓰임받고 사랑받을 이 친구를 생각하니 기쁜마음이 앞선다.

#상감

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