Pottery and Provisions in Mashiko Remodelista Wed, February 22, 2012 10:30 PM UTC Remodelista Rate Share Pin It Click on the photo to read the full story at RemodelistaRemodelistaPottery and Provisions in Mashikohttp://remodelista.com/posts/pottery-and-provisions-in-mashiko Founded by creative genius Hiroshi Baba, Starnet is a compound of sorts, showcasing the work of artists across several mediums, including music, ceramics, clothing, and woodwork. Located in Mashiko, a town long noted for its earthy pottery and rustic glazes (and an easy hour's train ride from Tokyo), Starnet encompasses a shop, cafe, gallery, and studio housed in renovated farm buildings. Baba was one of the first in Japan to embrace organic gardening; much of the produce used for the cafe is grown on the premises. Their reach has expanded to include a line of Starnet Foods and a custom line of ceramics available in their new Tokyo and Osaka Starnet outposts. Above: Image via Kitchen Label Above: The Starnet store in Mashiko features locally made goods and other handcrafted pieces. Above: A display of plates. Above: The gallery space features a display counter for a row of ceramic bowls. Above: Cherry wood cutting boards made by a woodworker in a neighboring town. Above: A custom Starnet chair (L) and pottery mugs (R). Above: Cheery blossom in a custom leather bag. Above: The Starnet Tokyo store features food, objects, and clothing. N.B. This post is an update, the original version ran on September 12, 2007. Read the full story on the original site Remodelista Add a comment Report inappropriate content
