Taka Toshifumi Hanazume Guinomi Sake Cup
This guinomi sake cup handpainted by Taka Toshifumi, features vibrant yet delicate hanazume patterns on a black background of the cup and on a red background on the foot of the cup. Enveloping the floral designs atop, the base of the cup is graced with a vivid blue and gold.
Hanazume, meaning "filled with flowers," showcases an array of elegantly detailed floral designs. Among the diverse flowers, gold embellishments emit a subtle shimmer. As a flourish, four small protrusions emerge from the surface, enhancing its artistic charm. The overall aesthetic exudes a refined, sophisticated quality.
While inheriting the hanazume style, Taka Toshifumi also incorporates his own insights and innovations. He preserves the traditional hanazume motifs at the heart of his pieces, surrounding them with his original designs. He skillfully blends traditional opulence with contemporary aesthetics, aiming for visual harmony while ensuring that the overall effect is not too intense for today’s audience.
Taka Toshifumi, born in 1965, is a renowned Japanese craftsman specializing in Kutani ware. He not only preserves his family's traditional methods but also continually innovates, keeping Kutani ware vibrant and unique in modern art.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Dimension: D 6 cm (2.4 in) x H 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
- Capacity: 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- Material: Porcelain
- Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani ware
- Artist: Taka Toshifumi
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Taka Toshifumi brings his unique interpretation and innovation to the hanazume style, which was originally created around 1913. Unlike the traditional approach with its deep, saturated hues, he chooses lighter colors, steering away from realistic depictions.
He also introduces creative variations in the shapes of the flowers. The combination of black and gold imparts a sophisticated, classic aura, while the use of lighter colors for the flowers lends the overall design a modern, airy feel, making it more vibrant and breathable.
Hanazume, which means "filled with flowers," features a densely packed array of floral designs often accentuated with gold. Created around 1913, this design involves meticulously arranging a profusion of detailed flowers to cover nearly the entire surface, offering an all-encompassing decorative approach.
TAKA TOSHIFUMI
Taka Toshifumi, born in 1965, is a renowned Japanese craftsman specializing in Kutani ware. He studied molding techniques at Osaka University of Arts and received comprehensive ceramic arts training at the Kutani Ceramic Technical Training Institute, where he both inherited and innovated his family's Kutani ware techniques.
He not only preserves his family's traditional methods but also continually innovates, keeping Kutani ware vibrant and unique in modern art.
Taka’s work is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and unique use of color. He excels in depicting flowers, birds, people and various patterns, using soft colors and delicate brushwork to express the distinctive elegance of Kutani ware. His creations have been selected for prestigious exhibitions. He has also held solo exhibitions in cities like Vienna, Guangzhou and Dubai.
