Shoebill Kobachi Small Bowl

Adorned with the playful gaze of the Shoebill, this ceramic kobachi small bowl brings a touch of whimsical elegance to the modern table. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted in a palette of soft, muted tones using the technique of Japanese paper dyeing, or washi-zome, ensuring that every shoebill possesses a slightly different expression. These subtle variations in the brushwork imbue each bowl with its own personality, making no two pieces exactly alike.

The design is elevated by delicate gold stippling—tiny, shimmering accents applied to the bird’s head, torso, and feet. These metallic details catch the ambient light, adding a refined luster that highlights the creature’s charm. The Shoebill is depicted in different poses on the exterior and the interior base. This intentional contrast creates a playful sense of discovery.

Crafted for everyday comfort, the bowl features a gently rounded rim with a reassuring thickness that feels substantial yet smooth in the hand. Its versatile proportions are perfectly suited for individual servings of crisp salad, fresh fruit, or morning yogurt. Whether used for breakfast or a light dessert, this piece serves as both a functional vessel and a conversation starter.

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.