Small pot (Kotsubo) – Yakishime (Land of Echizen)
Description
The Alchemy of Earth and Fire.
Welcome a piece of untouched nature into your home. Yakishime is a traditional Japanese ceramic technique where unglazed clay is fired at extremely high temperatures. Instead of applied glazes, the kiln itself becomes the artist. Over several days of firing, falling wood ash melts onto the vessel, creating a breathtaking natural glass coating known as bidoro, while the flames leave deep, organic scorch marks.
The Story of This Piece: Tamba Clay Meets Kyoto Tradition.
This specific vase carries a unique and beautiful pedigree. It is crafted from the historic clay of Tamba—one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. Tamba clay is celebrated for its rich iron content, which yields deep, quiet tones. The raw clay is then brought to the historic city of Kyoto, where it undergoes a grueling, days-long firing process in a traditional wood-fired kiln (makigama).
An Exceptional Masterpiece.
The harmony between the earthy nature of Tamba and the refined artisanship of Kyoto has resulted in high critical acclaim for the artist's work:
"The result is a simplicity that exceeds our expectations. Beyond the tranquil atmosphere of Tamba, appreciate the subtle color variations. It's an exceptional piece."
Why Yakishime is Truly Special:
- Wabi-Sabi Beauty: Every piece is absolutely unique. The unpredictable nature of the wood-fired kiln means no two vases will ever share the same landscape of colors.
- Earthy & Tactile: Unlike perfectly smooth, mass-produced ceramics, this vase begs to be touched. Its rich, rustic texture grounds your living space.
- A Friend to Flowers: The slightly porous nature of the high-fired clay allows it to "breathe," purifying the water and keeping your floral arrangements fresh for much longer.
Dimensions (cm): L: 10 cm × D: 11.5 cm × H: 10 cm
Weight: 0.45kg
Material: ceramic
Artist: Yukitaka Hatsuda
■Note regarding parts baked at high temperature
This product was fired in a pit kiln at a temperature exceeding 1300°C. In a pit kiln, the falling ashes melt and take on a pearly appearance, while traces of charring and reddish highlights appear on the surface of the pieces. These color variations are what give wood firing in a pit kiln its unique charm.
Because this item is made from raw, unsifted clay, the clay particles are not uniform in size and contain many small pebbles, which is why water leakage often occurs. Therefore, after being treated to prevent leakage, flower vases are filled with water for about a week after firing, and tea bowls, sake cups, and sake bottles are filled with water for a day and a night to check for leaks. However, it is possible that water leakage may reappear during use. If the leakage persists, please apply instant glue to the exact spot where the leak is located.
Shipping and customs
Shipped from Kyoto, Japan, via EMS.
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