Naginowa Brush Marks Rounded BANKO Ware Japanese Bonsai Pot 4.3in.

Handcrafted Banko-yaki Bonsai Pot – Bold Striped Design with Textured Finish

This bonsai pot features a striking design with bold, uneven stripes painted in white using a brush. The rough texture adds a tactile quality to the piece, while the unique, hand-painted pattern ensures that no two pots are the same. With its irregular stripes, the design becomes a dynamic visual element, offering an engaging view from any angle.

The small, yet deep size of the pot makes it perfect for bonsai, but it also works beautifully as a decorative item, such as a pen holder, adding a touch of Japanese elegance to any room. Whether used to display a plant or to organize small items, this pot brings a distinctive sense of wabi-sabi—the beauty of imperfection and transience—into your space.

Each pot is handcrafted, meaning slight variations in appearance and texture are natural and contribute to the uniqueness of each piece. Please note that these differences are part of the artisanal process.

Crafted from Banko-yaki, a renowned ceramic style from Yokkaichi City in Mie Prefecture, this pot embodies a long tradition of quality and craftsmanship. Banko-yaki ceramics originated in the mid-Edo period and were named with the hope that the works would endure through time—Ban meaning "all" or "limitless" and Ko meaning "the passage of time." Known for its strength and heat resistance, Banko-yaki is ideal for bonsai pots, teapots, clay cooking pots, and other items designed to withstand the test of time.

Bring home this handcrafted Banko-yaki bonsai pot, with its unique striped design and rough texture. Whether you're planting a bonsai or using it for decor, this pot will add a beautiful, modern twist to your space, while maintaining the timeless appeal of traditional Japanese pottery.