Oniwayaki ware is

This refers to pottery made during the Edo period by daimyo and court nobles, who had kilns built within their residences or gardens as a hobby.

Unlike general potters, a distinctive feature of these pieces is the strong reflection of the individual tastes and aesthetics of the powerful figures. They would invite master craftsmen for guidance or even engage in pottery making themselves, all as part of their hobbies and cultivation.

While there were cases where domains, such as Nabeshima and Takamatsu, established official kilns, Niwa-yaki (garden ware) had a stronger personal and experimental element.

These works were rarely circulated publicly, and since they were made as gifts for close acquaintances or for personal appreciation, their charm lies in their unique, free style and refined designs, unlike mass-produced items.