Plump Cracked Rim Speckled Plant Pot 5.1 In

A plant pot formed from the clay of Kusatsu on the shores of Lake Biwa, inspired by ancient pottery and modeled after the shape of a bluebell. A modern reinterpretation of Kusatsu ware, a ceramic tradition from 1,400 years ago, the aged-looking patina evokes the passage of time.

Left unglazed, this pot is decorated with a local Lake Biwa mud known as Seta Silt, diluted and poured to capture the process of flow on the surface. The result is a textural finish that makes the pot look like it has emerged straight from the earth. Hand-carved vertical lines elegantly emphasize its sculptural curves. The rim is strategically cracked to evoke ancient pottery shards. No two are alike, creating expressive experiences unique to each user.

This plant pot was designed to provide an optimal environment for plants. Its unglazed finish, slanted inner walls, and wide hole in the base help increase breathability and improve water drainage. This reduces the chance of root rot and other problems that arise from standing water. The slender but tall shape was designed to accommodate plants with vertical root systems.

Plant and vessel nurture each other, the pot’s character deepening with use as the plant grows. Rooted in the land and its history, this plant pot is more than a vessel; it is a poem connecting past and present that comes alive in your home.

Centre de recherche Ohmitogei

Le Centre de recherche Ohmitogei se situe près des rives sud du lac Biwa, dans la ville de Kusatsu, où des fragments de grès Sue datant de la fin du VIIe au début du VIIIe siècle ont été découverts. Fondé en 1987, le Centre de recherche Ohmitogei s'inspire de cette ancienne céramique de Kusatsu et crée des récipients à partir des mêmes matériaux utilisés il y a 1 400 ans. Officiellement désigné producteur de céramique de Kusatsu depuis 1997, le Centre organise également des conférences et des ateliers de céramique, et soutient ceux qui poursuivent une carrière dans ce domaine.