MUI and "Hands"
Every MUI item is produced with care. Shaped by skilled hands, they carry organic textures, rich colors, and a sense of warmth when you hold it. Here, we explore the relationship between MUI and "hands".
CRAFT
Inside MUI Hands
MUI is an everyday tableware collection rooted in local tradition. Thoughtfully crafted, each piece is pleasant to the touch and becomes a natural part of daily life over time. In this series, we share the core philosophy that shaped MUI —from the manufacturing process to the moments it accompanies at your table.
Comfort in the Touch
We use tableware every day; yet it is the pieces that feel right in our hands that become favorites. Made to be loved and to last, MUI is tableware designed to naturally become part of everyday life.
Enrichment, Everyday
The Tono region in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan’s major pottery towns. With a rich history of pottery and porcelain production, it is home to many skilled artisans.
MUI was conceived as tableware that can be used every day with ease and comfort. Tono’s combination of industrial production capability, high-quality craftsmanship, and a long tradition of producing everyday wares made it the ideal place to bring this vision to life.
Here, MUI tableware is efficiently molded using modern machinery, while expert craftsmen perfect the finer details by hand to ensure each piece feels just right.
For Your Daily Table
Every detail of MUI is thoughtfully designed with everyday use in mind. Edges are carefully smoothed so they feel comfortable to hold and drink from. Forms are versatile, adapting easily to daily cuisine, whether Asian, western, or otherwise. Materials are durable and easy to care for, so it can be used every day without ceremony.
We hope MUI makes moments around the table even more pleasurable and inspiring.
Photos & Videos : Masaaki Inoue
Styling : Mitsuko Kuroda
Food styling : Akiko Konishi