Laid back, charming, and at times adorably stubborn, Shiba Inus are easily one of the most popular breeds among dog-lovers in Japan. Dog owner or not, it takes little more than a look into their goofy happy faces to fall in love — and thanks to Japanese ceramic artist Tetsuya Iseda, we can all live in their furry presence at home!

Iseda runs a delightful little shop on Etsy called Siro’s Funny Animals where he is known for his handmade ceramic animal figurines. Shibas are just one of the many species of animals he recreates in endearing clay form, but his Shiba figurines and home accessories have dug their way into our hearts and we can’t get enough.

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

Among figurines of smiling Shiba Inus sitting, drinking tea, lying flat, and just being so darn cute, there are also tableware items and home accessories like cups, single flower vases, plates, pen rests, and even yarn bowls. Since each creation is handmade with the utmost care, anyone who purchases Iseda’s works is guaranteed to get their hands on a one-of-a-kind item that everyone will be jealous of.

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

Because the ceramic creations are not mass-produced, each piece can be quick to sell out. However, Iseda does take custom orders, which gives customers the liberty of indicating more specifically what they might want in their order.

See all of Iseda’s ceramic figurines and home accessories on Etsy, and good luck trying not to spend all your money.

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy


By - grape Japan editorial staff.