Omotenashi, between Australia & Japan
おもてなし Omotenashi (O-mo-te-na-shi) is deep-rooted in Japanese culture, and means to wholeheartedly look after guests.
It is a selfless practice which centres around care for the guest, not the expectation of receiving something in return. Hospitality and care are provided from the heart, unhidden and unprotected, a deeply respected practice. Omotenashi’s ceramics embody the three key principles of Omotenashi: empathy, anticipation, and authenticity.
Authentic, Japanese made Ceramics
Omotenashi works with a range of manufacturers from time-honoured ceramic producing regions throughout Japan, culminating a storied heritage of knowledge passed through history, combined with a fresh eye from enthusiastic local creatives.
These regions are renowned not just for their craftsmanship, but their raw materials.
Clay, water, sand and dyes, all with unique properties, in some cases even being exclusive to a single valley or river, make every piece in the Omotenashi range a part of a unique experience.
Close Connections
“Omotenashi’s factories are amongst the most respected in Japan, and we work with a specialist quality assurance team to make sure that every piece earns its Omotenashi label.”
We have representatives in Japan working closely with our factories, providing a higher level of quality control, consistency, and the latest selections from the wide range of Japanese cultures represented by each ceramic producing region.
Our goods are authentic, Japanese made ceramics, designed and made in Japan from Japanese clay, curated and brought to Australia for you to share with your friends and loved ones.
Gifts from the Heart
In addition to our close work with suppliers in Japan, Omotenashi is centered around local curation of gifts that will be cherished.
The Omotenashi label is a mark of quality, inspired by traditional print techniques and restaurant signage and symbols of good fortune.
It can be found on a wide range of gift-boxed Japanese-made goods, from chopstick sets to individually hand-finished bowls, tea-cups and sake sets (Kampai!)
