Organized by three American women, Handmade for Japan has gathered art handmade by artists who are either Japanese or have ties to Japan. Collectors and galleries have also donated works of art to the auction, including work by renowned Japanese-American ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu, who just passed away in early March. The artwork will be auctioned off on a special eBay page beginning tomorrow (Thursday, March 24th) at 8pm, and lasting for 3 days. All net proceeds will go to Global Giving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
Take a look at the gorgeous work being auctioned off for this worthy cause on Handmade for Japan's Facebook page.
1 Valerie Zimany teardrop bud vases, 2010, retail value $90
2 Yoko Sekino-Bové "Village expert" teapot, 2011, retail value $350
3 Caroline Cheng, "The Chinese Gnome is Taking Over the World," 2010, retail value $100 each
4 Maria White, set of 3 Pod Luminaires, 2011, retail value $225
5 Christa Assad, Iron Teapot, 2010, retail value $1050
6 Junji Miyazawa, Children's Pottery Set, 2011, retail value $35 for the set
7 Michael Connelly, Stoneware Pitcher, 2010, retail value $170
8 Sara Paloma, 3 Stoneware Bottles, retail value $350
9 Steven Young Lee, Cups, 2010, retail value $50
10 Toshiko Takaezu, bowl, retail value $350
All images via Handmade for Japan on Facebook.











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I wanted throw this out there as well - I'm a potter, and started a "Mugs for Japan" sale on my Etsy site last week. I'm hand-throwing mugs to order - each mug is $15, and 100% of the profit goes directly to aid work in Jaapn.
So far I've been able to raise $450, but my goal is $1000. If you're interested in helping out, I can create a post for you to purchase. Just message me on Etsy if you'd like to order a mug. It will take 4-6 weeks for your mug to be created and shipped, but the money will be donated at the end of the month that it's donated during.
I have a variety of colors that you could choose from if you choose to order a mug. Thank you!
My etsy site is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JutsuStudio
If you're wondering where your donation is going, who to donate to or whether to donate at all, I HIGHLY recommend the Good Intentions blog, for this disaster and any others. http://goodintents.org/blog