Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio ｜ Soup pot black

Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio is located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery created by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba is all simple, yet unique. Is that how it feels? Everything, even the glazes, are handmade, demonstrating the passion and dedication that goes into pottery. It seems like it will be useful for a long time in all aspects of life.

"Long and simple."

At Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio, we treasure this phrase, and it's amazing how the words and our products match perfectly.
[You can choose from white and black]

All handmade heat-resistant soup pots

Each and every one of these cute, plump soup pots is carefully crafted by Baba Katsufumi. This simple yet unique soup pot features an original glaze by Baba Katsufumi.

Uses heat-resistant soil

The soup pot is made of heat-resistant clay and can be used over an open flame, allowing for a wide range of cooking possibilities. In addition to soup, you can enjoy a variety of other warm dishes such as stews and risotto. This simple and cute soup pot will brighten up your dining table when placed on the table.
[The diameter is about 10.5cm. It is large enough to easily fit a ladle.]

A simple and unique soup pot

Katsufumi Baba's pottery also uses original glazes. The mixture of glazes changes depending on the type of clay and the piece, and after repeated testing and research to ensure there are no cracks, and that the color does not change depending on the temperature, he creates pottery with beautiful colors that are unlike any other.
The back side is carved into a circle shape to allow cooking to occur more quickly.
After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he traveled to France. After returning to Japan, he completed the small potter's wheel training course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Industry Testing Center, and trained at Shigaraki Maruju Kiln and Shigaraki Kusado Kiln. In 2003, he went independent in his hometown of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. He continues to create pottery with passion, with the motto "Long and simple." His reputation has led to more reputations, attracting many people and making him very popular.
Click here for a list of works by Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio
We visited the studio. [Studio visit: Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio]


This cute soup pot has a plump shape. It can be used over an open flame, so you can enjoy a variety of hot dishes, including stews and risottos, in addition to soups.

[Product name] Heat-resistant soup pot, black
[Size (approx.)] W170 (including handle), D160, H160mm, diameter 105mm
[Capacity (approximately 80%)] 1400cc
Weight (approx.): 1145g
[Material] Ceramic

● Before use
When using for the first time, make porridge with the leftover rice and leave it in for a day. Seal the porridge to prevent odor transfer, moisture, and cracks.

● About use
Direct flame ○ Microwave ○ Dishwasher × (drying function is OK) IH heater ×
- Do not use when the bottom is wet.
- Do not use the unit without food in it.
- Avoid sudden heating or cooling.
・Do not leave food in the container for long periods of time.
After washing, place it with the bottom facing up and dry thoroughly before storing.
- When using over fire, please be careful as the container will become very hot.

● Before you purchase
*White heat-resistant utensils may discolor or become stained with color as they are used. If you do not like this, we do not recommend them. We hope you will use them with love and consider this to be a natural change over time.
-Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc.
Please enjoy this as a unique feature of this product, which is unlike any other in the world.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.