Kikka Pink Chrysanthemum Donabe Japanese Clay Pot for 3 to 4 Persons

Drawing from the delicate elegance of the chrysanthemum, this donabe clay pot serves as a shining example of sophisticated design and timeless refinement. Its elegant silhouette is accentuated by a pink lid reminiscent of red plum blossoms—a hue steeped in Japanese heritage—bringing a gentle vibrancy to the table. With a generous capacity of 2.7 L (91.3 fl oz), it’s well-suited for serving donabe dishes to three to four people.

Marrying visual grace with practical utility, this donabe is crafted for effortless use, enabling you to enjoy freshly prepared, steaming-hot meals right at your table. It boasts a sleek black body finished with a proprietary glaze that repels odors and stains, ensuring lasting durability and simple maintenance. The unglazed base is engineered to withstand direct heat, making it a reliable choice for everyday cooking.

Versatile enough to cater to dishes ranging from shabu shabu and oden to hearty stews, this cookware meets modern culinary demands with ease. Its aesthetic charm, inspired by traditional Japanese colors, harmonizes with contemporary interiors to create an inviting and visually captivating table setting.

GINPO

Founded by Ginpo Toki in 1932, GINPO is a distinguished brand rooted in the legacy of Banko ware, carried on through four generations in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Even with limited access to local materials, the company has continued to evolve—combining traditional craftsmanship with constant innovation to meet the changing needs of everyday life.

Its signature series—Kikka, Hana Mishima, and Sumi-Kannyu—embody both elegance and practicality. Through a meticulous five-stage production process that blends artisanal skill with modern technology, GINPO remains committed to delivering consistent, high-quality donabe from raw clay to finished form.

From everyday tableware and flower vases, Yokkaichi Banko ware, commonly referred to as Banko ware, is known for its remarkable variety. Among its most iconic creations is the donabe, or Japanese clay pot. Beloved for its durability and heat retention, it has become a staple of home-cooked meals—and today, around 80 percent of all donabe produced in Japan are Banko ware.

Banko ware originated in the mid-Edo period (1603–1868 CE), when a cultured tea enthusiast named Nunami Rozan began crafting ceramics in present-day Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. Rather than naming the ware after its region, he chose the word “banko”—meaning “eternity”—as a wish for his creations to endure for generations. That enduring spirit lives on today, and in recognition of its cultural and historical value, Banko ware was designated a Traditional Craft by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1979.