Hechimon
Hechimon (へちもん) is not a single potter, but a collective of artisans working together in the historic pottery town of Shigaraki, Japan. United by the belief that individuality and irregularity bring life to clay, each maker within Hechimon expresses a personal rhythm through form, surface, and fire.
The word hechimon loosely translates to “odd thing” — a term once used to describe pieces that deviated from perfection. Within this collective, that oddness is celebrated. Slightly tilted bowls, soft-edged cups, glazes that run in unexpected ways — each piece reveals both the hand and the spirit behind it.
Hechimon provides the shared foundation: Shigaraki clay, ancestral firing methods, and an open kiln that invites experimentation. The result is a body of work that feels cohesive yet alive — a dialogue between tradition and freedom.
At EarthenArchive, we honor Hechimon as a living example of collective craft — where individuality coexists within a shared devotion to earth, fire, and form.
 
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	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Salt Jar, Small
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Mini Vase
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Mini Jar III
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Matcha Tea Bowl, White & Green
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Matcha Bowl, Grainy Beige
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Matcha Bowl, Gradient Blue
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki ceramic matcha bowl
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Glossy Beige Brush Work Tea Bowl
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Guinomi Sake Cup
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Ibushi Matcha Bowl
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Katakuchi Bowl in Black Glaze
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Bowl and Saucer (Set)
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Espresso Cups, Set of 2
 
	 
	Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Cup, Brown
 
	 
	