SingleThread Farms has special relationships with many of the designers, craftsmen, artisans, and makers who continue to collaborate with our team. We are committed to these relationships and supporting authentic craftsmanship as well as sustainably produced agricultural products.

The Nagatani Family of Iga, Japan are 8th-generation master potters who produce all of the various donabe (earthenware pots) used at SingleThread as well as many of our vases, bowls, plates, and serving vessels. Each piece is hand made using the porous, fossil-rich clay found in Iga.

Mr. Yuji "Kaicho" Nagatani with a hand made donabe in his studio as it is prepared for the drying step prior to firing.

The historic kilns of Iga are designated as "tangible cultural property."

Restaurant and furniture design were thoughtfully executed by the award-winning firm AvroKo and their sister company Good Shop. 

Author and owner of Toiro Kitchen, Naoko Moore, shares the donabe of Iga with the world and curates many of the collections at SingleThread. 

Kelly Farley of Pope Valley Pottery used clay from our farm to create tile walls in the north dining room of the restaurant.

Mitsuko Siegrist of Tsuchikara Pottery started creating ceramics in 1994 along with the practice of the Way of Tea. She is also one of the artists at Pope Valley Richard Carter's Studio.

Mitsuko’s goal is to create works of art that have soul and sensibility. In the process of designing and making her pieces, she is mindful to leave space so that the food itself completes the composition, thereby creating an authentic dining experience for SingleThread's guests. 

Mike Benz and Chris Fracaro of Seral Wood and Steel have produced many of the exceptional blades found in the dining room at SingleThread. Seral forges enduring cutlery from sustainably sourced materials and operates locally in Healdsburg, California. 

Design partners Simplicity of Tokyo have created several of the custom glass, metal, and wood pieces used in the kitchen and dining room, including this copper service vessel. 

Gato Mikio Co., Ltd. was founded in 1908 as Gato Woodworking plant in Yamanaka, a town in Ishikawa prefecture. The founder started as a wood turning craftsman and by the third generation, they have specialized in sales and planning of lacquerware. Mr. Masayuki Gato is the fourth-generation president. He collaborates with product designers to create functional yet beautiful pieces. The products made by Gato Mikio showcase many of the traditional techniques passed on in Yamanaka, such as a lacquering technique that maintains the appearance of woodgrain.

Water cups by the artisans at SUS Gallery of Niigata are made from pieces of hand-hammered titanium. 

Woodworker and Pilot R+D co-founder Dan Felder has created many of the wood forms and service pieces for the restaurant, including these beautiful oshibori trays made from local bay burl.

The Yamanaka lacquerware artisans of Ishikawa Prefecture are famous for their incredible quality and detail. The small group of Yamanaka artisans known as Kihachi Kobo, produced all of the lacquerware for SingleThread over a one year period, using handmade tools and preserving the natural beauty of the wood grain. 

The hand tools used by the Yamanaka artisans Kihachi Kobo.

Kanagawa-based ceramic artist, Takashi Endoh, is well known for his light and architectural forms. He created custom coffee and tea service sets for the restaurant and inn.