"Pots should be true to themselves and be able to confidently occupy a space.”

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Drawing inspiration from her Japanese heritage and the subdued, natural tones of the famous ceramics area Karatsu, Kyushu, and her mother’s birthplace, Janne’s style is sleekly minimal yet beautifully earthy.

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The influence of Karatsu is evident in Janne’s hand-thrown stoneware pieces. Simple forms and glazing techniques leave the colour and texture of clays visible and invite handling – the pots should be enjoyed as a physical experience as much as a visual pleasure.

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Japan has a long tradition of miniature making and Janne is interested in the delicate detail and skills required for throwing pots on a small scale. In recognition of her heritage, the petite series is named for her mother, Kuga.

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Janne recalls making her first pot on a family visit to a pottery kiln in Karatsu as a child. This experience left a deep imprint - and since then, she has continuously pursued her love of ceramics-making.
She currently works at the Turning Earth studio in east London and regularly studies with ceramicist Carina Ciscato.