Tobe-yaki

White porcelain with indigo brush patterns from Ehime Prefecture.

Tobe-yaki is a porcelain craft from the town of Tobe in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, dating back to the late 18th century. It is characterized by thick, durable white porcelain decorated with hand-painted cobalt-blue designs, often depicting simple yet elegant motifs of flowers, birds, and geometric patterns. Its robustness makes it ideal for everyday tableware, and its unpretentious charm has earned it a devoted following among mingei enthusiasts.