Although Mie Maeda graduated from Tokyo Zokei University with a degree in textile design, she soon discovered a passion for pottery and has been dedicated to the craft ever since. She has worked independently since opening her own studio in 2010, with time spent honing her skills in Tochigi and Shiga before settling in Saitama, where she is currently based. Maeda primarily uses Mashiko white and red clay, finishing her pieces with glazes made from ash and feldspar. She is an active presence in the ceramics community, regularly participating in both solo and group exhibitions, as well as craft fairs.

Living near the border of Tochigi Prefecture, Maeda is ideally located close to Mashiko, where she sources her clay and regularly participates in the Mashiko Pottery Fair¹. She is a staple at the event, showcasing her work at her own stand twice a year.

She lives in a peaceful, charming neighborhood in an old Japanese-style house surrounded by rice fields. On her property are two spacious workspaces: one is her pottery studio, equipped with two kilns; the other is used by her husband, a woodworker and lacquerware artisan.

On the other hand, she creates contemporary tableware in gentle, earthy tones, often finished with expressive splashes of colored glaze that blend into abstract patterns. Her color palettes are often the result of ongoing experimentation, as she enjoys discovering unique combinations through a process of playful exploration.