Oribe Earthen Tide Pool Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln there are slight variations in

there are slight variations in their appearance

clean impression that brightens the dining table

and nimono (simmered food)

characteristic of Mikawachi ware

this glass bud-shaped vase draws inspiration from seasonal moments—like spring breezes and summer skies

Oribe Earthen Tide Pool Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln there are slight variations inIn this work, Iga ware artist Fukushima Kazuhiro expresses elemental nature in a matcha bowl. The earthy, aerated texture of the clay, combined with the glossy glaze, evokes wet, crumbly sand when held between the palms. Peering inside reveals a brilliant, glassy blue, like a tide pool nestled within a hidden cove. The wildness of clay is unleashed yet tightly controlled, creating a changeable landscape. Four types of glaze have been applied across