and the unique atmosphere created by light and shadow are the charms of Kumiko's craftsmanship
reimagining it in clay as a vessel for the tea ceremony — a space where hearts gather and serenity unfolds
The careful cultivation and processing of each variety ensure that every cup offers a refreshing and authentic taste of Japan
The Moon Rabbit Chawanmushi Bowl brings folklore to the table
■ Surikogi (pestle): NOT suitable for for microwave or dishwasher
Wada Kazufumi Premium Matcha Bowl - Kiseto / 和田和文作 抹茶碗 黄瀬戸 lamp and the unique atmosphere createdWhen we visited Wada Kazufumi() at his kiln( Keizan Kiln) in Toki City, he told us something that has stayed with us. Many ceramic artists working today are technically skilled, he said. Fewer compound their own glazes. Some simply purchase theirs ready made a convenience that, to his mind, removes the potter from the very heart of the craft. Ceramics, for Wada san, is not assembly. It is inquiry: into the clay, into the fire, into the materials that