Iga-yaki Donabe Cookware from Iga, Japan

Supply of donabe is currently very limited due to the high demand in Japan. Each piece is carefully hand-crafted, so it takes time to produce.

We receive small batches at different times, and once something sells out, it may take a while—sometimes longer than 6 months—before it becomes available again. If you see a piece you like, it’s best to secure it while it’s in stock.

For items that are currently out of stock, you can also sign up for restock notifications using the “Email me when available” button on each product page.

What is donabe? Donabe (doh-NAH-bay) is Japanese traditional earthen cookware. The Kanji characters that make up the word mean, "clay pot": do is "clay" or "earth", and nabe is "pot". Donabe ware is versatile, and you can use it for a hot pot, soup, or stew; for steaming fish or vegetables, making rice, or even grilling! Donabe cookware shouldn't be reserved for special occasions; it's designed for everyday cooking.

One time, one meeting. This is the Japanese philosophy of ichigo-ichie. We approach each interaction with true sincerity and treasure it as if it were the last. As a pottery producer, Nagatani-en makes donabe with special attention to the uniqueness that’s inherent in each and every piece because this phenomena can only occur once-in-a-lifetime. These rare experiences can never be replicated and that’s the beauty of it.