Shoebill Flower Shaped Medium Bowl

Crafted from soft white porcelain, this charming small bowl serves as a canvas for the enigmatic shoebill, rendered in a palette of gentle, muted tones using the technique of Japanese paper dyeing, or washi-zome. Because each bird is meticulously hand-painted, every piece carries its own unique, soulful personality, bringing a sense of warmth to the table.

The design is accentuated by delicate gold stippling, shimmering metallic dots applied to the bird’s head, torso, and feet. These subtle accents catch the light beautifully, adding a refined luster that heightens the whimsical nature of the illustration.

The rim is gracefully scalloped to resemble the petals of a flower, finished with a thoughtful thickness and a gentle roundness. This tactile quality ensures the bowl settles comfortably in the hands while maintaining a reassuring sense of stability.

While ideal for individual servings of salad or fresh fruit, its generous depth also makes it a practical choice for simmered dishes with sauces. We invite you to collect various sizes and shapes from this series to create a spirited gathering of shoebills, transforming your everyday dining into a lively and artful occasion.

Horno Higashi

Las obras de Higashi Kiln son famosas por su suavidad cristalina y el uso de colores suaves y pastel que evocan acuarelas. Este estilo único aprovecha la belleza de la cerámica Tobe sin limitarse a sus estructuras convencionales.

La pintura es obra de la artista Ohigashi Alyne. Nacida en Filipinas, lleva casi cuarenta años creando hermosas e innovadoras piezas de cerámica Tobe en el horno Higashi.

Entonces Ware

La porcelana Tobe se produce en la región de Tobe, en la prefectura de Ehime, al noroeste de la isla de Shikoku. Esta porcelana blanca, con su hermoso tono ligeramente azulado debido al hierro, sigue siendo muy apreciada. La porcelana Tobe mantiene un profundo respeto por las técnicas artesanales tradicionales, incluso en medio de la modernización.