KOUSAI KILN RED GRAPES HASAMI WARE JAPANESE RICE BOWL S
¥7,500

Kousai Kiln Red Grapes Hasami Ware Japanese Rice Bowl S

JPY ¥7,500

This is a Hasami ware rice bowl made by Kousai Kiln. It is hand-painted to bring out the warm texture of the clay. The base of the rice bowl is finished in red with a green grape and leaf design.

The rough texture of the clay is coated with a glossy, bright glaze that offers different textures. The surface cracks seen on the inside are due to the traditional technique of kannyu (penetration), which allows the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the handwork.

Different colors of the same design are also available. They are slightly larger in size. You may purchase them together to make a pair gift or use them with your family.

Kosai Kiln is owned by Umeno Hirohiko , an artisan engaged in pottery making in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. He trained at a Kiyomizu ware kiln in Kyoto City and opened his own kiln in Mt. Nakao in 1991. He produces unique handmade pottery adorned with handpainted designs.

Combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, his unique style is popular for its fusion of stoneware, which is relatively rare for Hasami ware, and the elegance of Kiyomizu Ware style. The unique motifs of the paintings, such as depictions of plants like flowers and grapes, and animals like cats and rabbits, make it fun to choose from a wide variety of pieces.

PRODUCT DETAIL

  • Dimension: D 11.3 cm (4.5 in) H 6 cm(2.4 in)
  • Material: Stoneware 
  • Origin: Made in Japan - Hasami Ware
  • Brand: Kousai Kiln

Kousai Kiln

Kousai Kiln is owned by Mr. Hirohiko Umeno, a potter engaged in pottery making in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. He trained at a Kiyomizu ware kiln in Kyoto City and opened his own kiln in Mt. Nakao in 1991. He produces unique pottery based on handmade and hand-painted techniques. Combining Shigaraki style "Yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics)" and traditional "Some-nishiki", his unique style is popular for its fusion of stoneware, which is relatively rare for Hasami ware, and the elegance of Kyo ware style. The unique motifs of the pottery, such as depictions of plants like flowers and grapes, and animals like cats and rabbits, make it fun to choose from a wide variety of pieces.

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About HASAMI ware

Hasami ware is a type of pottery produced in the vicinity of Hasami-cho, located in the north central part of Nagasaki Prefecture, with a history of over 400 years. One of the characteristics of Hasami ware is that there is no fixed technique, so it is possible to make pottery that fits the times. For this reason, Hasami ware comes in a variety of shapes, both large and small, and has a rich variety of designs. Because of the variety of expressions, Hasami ware is loved by people of all ages and genders.