Oribe Earthen Tide Pool Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln characteristic of Mikawachi ware

characteristic of Mikawachi ware

the bowl is pulled from the kiln at peak temperature and rapidly cooled

The pattern of hemp

A beautiful blue Japanese vase using a technique called saiyu

this glass bud-shaped vase draws inspiration from seasonal moments—like spring breezes and summer skies

Oribe Earthen Tide Pool Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln characteristic of Mikawachi wareIn this work, Iga ware artist Fukushima Kazuhiro expresses elemental nature in a matcha bowl. The earthy, aerated texture of the clay, combined with the glossy glaze, evokes wet, crumbly sand when held between the palms. Peering inside reveals a brilliant, glassy blue, like a tide pool nestled within a hidden cove. The wildness of clay is unleashed yet tightly controlled, creating a changeable landscape. Four types of glaze have been applied across