The Clay Masters of Tokoname

[@bonsaiempire]

We really love to hear your opinion on this film! Should we do more? On what topics? Let us know!

[@tmg689]

Great production and insight on their processes. Make one on bonsai tools! Even one on biogold would be interesting =D

[@nathanaeverson]

Would definitely love to see more of these. Films could be done on a particular bonsai artist, or a look at a particular style of bonsai, for example. Even as a previous commenter mention, a film on tool making would be great. Would love to see 30 min. films too. 20 mins just didn't seem long enough.

[@erichraudebaugh]

Bonsai display stands would be cool too. Great video!

[@Lu-KN]

I would like to see another video, about tea ceramics.

[@pickerrs]

Just brilliant, as below, more detail on the extensive knowledge base would be fascinating.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Fantastic, I cannot imagine the amount of dedication and time that went into making this video for us!

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks Nigel! It was quite a big undertaking :-)

[@HerbanLegend420]

I love hearing the stories of Japanese artisans who are the descendants of Japanese artisans. In a world that's always changing, it's comforting to know that there are still people practicing and preserving ancestral knowledge from generations past.

[@luluwithers9989]

I absolutely love how this video shows different peoples and families' techniques used for creating the work. Beautifully encapsulates the care and attention put into each piece.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thank you so much!

[@lorimangold2890]

I love that All these people were Masters in their Craft, 35 40 years do what they do, they made it look so easy, even though it took so many years to perfect, beautiful bonsai pottery each one, I especially like the footings

[@markcooper1060]

Fascinating. Excellent production too.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks Mark, really appreciate it!

[@宮島五葉]

脂の乗り切った常滑の盆栽作家の皆さんが、最高の技を披露されていて見ごたえがあります。私も少しですが鉢づくりを始めています。土の柔らかさを作業に適した状態にできる見込みもなく行き当たりばったりですので、到底皆さんの技を参考にするところまでは行きませんが、めざす方向を示していただきました。ありがとうございます。

[@Matt_328]

I like everything that is hand made, from pottery to musical instruments, tools, art, toys, furniture, buildings, machines, weapons, etc.

[@iramila1392]

Agree except weapons

[@roehle9962]

These are not only beautiful pots but also beautiful people. I don’t need to speak a single word japanese to realize how wise and calm all those artists are.

[@LoveBonsai902]

Fascinating insight into bonsai pot creation. My appreciation grows as to how important they are in the overall bonsai artist’s composition.

[@nightmary]

I loved this video. The Clay Masters are wonderful and I enjoyed listening to them explain their process. I'm amazed at the time you spent in your explanation. You clearly have a love of this subject and much respect for the Clay Masters. Thank you.

[@countdown.moments]

Please do more of this awesome content, it is literally a grounding experience.

[@lupodove]

I have watched the video many many times, and I enjoy it as if it were the first day. ❤ It is a fantastic video. Thank you very much.

[@bonsaiempire]

Wow, thank you!!

[@MarkSchmidt-w6s]

WOW! Such an amazing documentary. I love that workshop. So much character. Good soundtrack and filming.

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FrankEtchells]

Very educational film on the work - and craftsmanship - that goes in to making Bonsai pots. I will no longer look at my 'pots' as *just* pots. Thank you for such an informative film. I'm returning to give time to the Bonsai I've had a number of years but had to plant in to containers due to other life commitments, just happened across your film and have now subscribed.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks Frank, really appreciate your comment and glad it was educational!

[@BonsaiTalk]

The way this craftsmanship has been passed over by father to son, the dignity and respect for the material and the techniques is truly unique. In the west there used to be the same mindset, but not anymore. Work ethics and morale is always a result of a pristine product and tokoname is not exception. Great vid.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks!

[@barodrinksbeer7484]

I agree, I recently found out my whole family was filled with potters/brick layers till my father became a mechanic. Even though ive been doing it for over two years he never mentioned this to me once because he told me he had no respect for those sorts of craftsmanships.

[@danoligverrel260]

Ein wirklich schönes Video. Handarbeit mit langer Tradition und von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben. Mal ein ehrliches Danke für diesen Beitrag und Einblick in die Herstellung.

[@zambimaru]

For some reason I really like these unglazed, basic looking pots. Something about the shape.

[@davidjohnson7508]

What a beautiful video. We owe a lot to the those potters. And to those that came before them.

[@bruhmanppdog6269]

The best documentary/film i’ve seen so far keep the good work up!

[@David-bc4rh]

I really love when a video is produced with such charm and is also educational and insightful.

[@ProfessorToadstool]

It is one of my favorite things: to watch a professional make something difficult look effortless.

[@claudioestrada1671]

Oscar, I really loved this video. One can really see the artistry, the craftmanship, love and respect you put in this video. Yes please! More of this kind of videos! Your other videos are beautifull and I always look forward to see them but whit this you reached another level! Thank you. Regards from Sweden.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks a lot Claudio!

[@yeremydiaz8439]

Man, i don´t know why such a amazing video can have dislikes. But it doesn´t matter, it is really an artwork. Greetings from Chile.

[@xxFreakifyxx]

the finished pots with the bonsais in them were so beautiful that I cried

[@aykutersen]

It is perfect. Thanks for bringing this to us. It is pretty much fascinating to see the people of Japan being devoted to their works with such a dedication 🙏

[@JUSTENization]

Such beautiful workmanship.

[@Sinixtra1]

This video is beautiful and relaxing. Thank you for the hard work guys.

[@Chercher4848]

Beautiful! The dedication & precise work that goes into making the pots is mind blowing. Your video production was spot on 👍

[@bonsaiempire]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jacopofasolo6018]

Amazing. I watched it twice in a row. It is so relaxing watching them creating such masterpieces. So inspirational.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jacopofasolo6018]

@@bonsaiempire do you know if there is any book about Tokoname pot tradition and history you reccomend? Thanks!

[@adrianomaly1760]

Thank you so much for the time and dedication that went into making this video! I am a potter myself and I absolutely loved it!!

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks!

[@Egor-Arung]

I respect the masters of pottery 🙏

[@urbanchili]

So nice, that so many old handcrafts are kept alive in Japan.

[@elishevasewing4456]

I wish this documentary would never end

[@bunce888]

Absolutely amazing work Bonsai Empire

[@AtticusGrim]

I can only hope to find something I love doing enough to practice for 25, 40 years. This is incredible.

[@AmandaJV248]

Such dedication to their craft. Thank you.

[@Illusioterapia2]

Oh my god. This video is really great... thank you very much.

[@saniarao7250]

Favorite channel .💚💙💜

[@JB-uj8mz]

Loved this! 🔥🔥🔥

[@chrisswales1174]

Brilliant video. Masters at work.

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomhuijben1073]

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into making this video!

[@inguracka]

To someone who wants to do pottery one day, this is treasure!

[@BellaDiGrazie]

Lovely !😊❤ The best ever ! Congratulations !❤😊

[@bonsaiempire]

Thank you so much!!

[@BonsaiBear27]

Amazing work!

[@Peter-fo7md]

The chinese and japanese documents are just always so great, the product, the passion and the precision are breathtaking. How do they do it? I’m amazed.

[@revital7459]

Beautiful

[@sesztakistvan1659]

Excellent documentary! Realy good work quys and thanks for this video. I'm simply fascinated about masters respect for the clay for the whole process of making the pot and their techniques. More vids like that guys.

[@cyrilbonnet8023]

just awesome extraordinaire to see that type of film

[@mainherzschlag5956]

Thank you for that fantastic documentary! Makes me understand why some pots are more expensive. After watching we should all know, that these are worth it. I love the passion! :)

[@lukthere2]

what an amazing video. THank you for the effort. Such amazing masters..

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@waynedavis6171]

Fantastic insight into the process!

[@nettai-enbonsai]

Very very good my friend!! Excellent video and production! Perfect! Thanks !

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I love, admire and respect craftsman so much. Despite their skill, changing times always threaten their livelihood through ups and downs. I hope that as people become wealthier they will return to our love of finely made goods, goods made with love and pride. When I see a craftsman put his mark on his work, that tells me everything about why I love manmade things. Why would a robot put a stamp on its work? No need. No identity.

[@Ashtarte3D]

Awesome video. I love seeing the kind of amazing craftsmanship that goes into something like making pottery. I had no idea how involved the process was.

[@dougpeterson7981]

Very interesting in seeing all the different processes from these Masters of their trades - very cool.

[@bonedaddyd9312]

Absolutly awesome craftsmen

[@금현분재]

Very interesting. Thank you!!!

[@rogercarroll1663]

Wonderful. Beautiful work.

[@maro-bidet]

Amazing skill. Proper Artisans have all my respect.

[@philtudor6079]

WOW!!!! . . . Such an amazing and very interesting video. Each and every bonsai video I watch just makes my heart grow fonder. I've been dedicated to bonsai for many years, yet I've still so much to learn.

[@themusicianmelody]

I apricot you showcasing a different shop for each subject

[@andrewbleeker4177]

Many thanks for a great video. I hope that one day I would be afforded the opportunity to be able to travel to shops like this. It would be a privilege and honour to meet and talk to real craftsman like those in Your video.

[@EiseienBonsai]

Great video!

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks Bjorn, very glad to hear you enjoyed it! Enjoy your time in Japan.

[@michaeluchida5617]

Excellent information. Thanks for posting.

[@gurucarcar]

Masters indeed! Loved seeing them doing their magic.

[@briankavanagh7191]

Superb video, Masters at work

[@ChristianMercadoAcevedo]

outstanding production

[@flyingdutchman9961]

Love this film to not be dubbed but subbed. That's the only right way to go :)

[@wilsonvicente1515]

Fantástico lindo trabalho

[@mtate]

What a lovely video. Does anyone know what the music during the glazing segment is?

[@Bikestyle4.0]

for me is this you best production ! Super Schnitt und Sound :-) grüsse aus Heidelberg

[@pedrojodiazhaces1868]

Fantástico vídeo. Gracias!

[@brianappletree]

Fantastic video

[@diavalus]

Before this video I was thinking that bonsai pots are expensive. Now, after watching it, I no longer think that. I'll happily pay the money.

[@gabiglaezer8685]

Beautiful work! I very much enjoyed watching this video, thank you for sharing!

[@maybemore2010]

Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

When you pay a lot of money for your pot, you now know how much work and experience went into it.

[@bonsaiempire]

Exactly!

[@ginoyang5062]

I didn't skip a single second, beautiful video!

[@abhik5348]

Too good.....thanks

[@MauricioVarelaE]

Outstanding work! I love this video!

[@JCBerner]

I cannot wait :)

[@shaahidally769]

Awesome video. Keep up the great work.

[@mmjnice97]

Non of the Potters said what kind of clay they were using.. I've been into bonsai for 4 years now and I already had daily access to a Pottery studio because my mother has everything I need including Clay fire kilm ,,wheels and the like.. but she and I haven't made bonsai pot's and it's very important that if the pot freezes it will not break or explode into 20 little pieces.. I'm using 266 and 112 right now.. guess I'll see how it goes this winter.. cheers my fellow Potters and bonsai artists!

[@bonsaiempire]

We have a separate film on the clay atelier - with more info!

[@taephy6742]

Great video! Really love it. Please do more, thank you.

[@vienle9808]

great the video, i readly enjoy all. Thanks you so much

[@kevinparker461]

Some special skills there, and by the looks of the guys age soon to be lost!. I hope there are some young people being taught the trade.

[@gsr7772]

Wonderful video!!!

[@宮島五葉]

常滑を代表する作家さんの貴重な映像を拝見しました。ありがとうございます。また、最後の場面、渡辺壱興さんの鉢を使った私（宮島五葉：miyajimagoyou）の席飾りを使っていただきました。ありがとうございます。

[@tanhue9275]

wow!! really amazing to see these artists at work! love how you showed us the different styles! keep up with the great work!

[@makaylaenjoli4350]

This is so cool

[@Gorrash]

I wish i could do something like that as a living, my dream it's to live as an artist :D making beautiful and carefully made stuff for people to admire

[@zambimaru]

Great video. Do more about Pots.

[@Tiger313NL]

Mooie video weer, Oscar! Erg interessant! :)

[@jimbersmcimbers]

Astounding

[@Himmel.bonsai]

Great the video. Thank you so much

[@sandrobugay3568]

Wonderful this work, Congratulations !!! Does anyone know what he went through with the brush at 13:35?

[@miiks...5...3...9...]

very wholesome video

[@nemormverjet]

Gorgeous, congrats on video.

[@betulaobscura]

You may also make some video about legendary pots made in Yixing, China.