Rahou -Earth- plate The dynamic spiral form

The dynamic spiral form

Kazuya's Ripples series takes inspiration from gentle ripples forming on the surface of an otherwise tranquil pond

Ichiro created the three-color gradation by controlling the amounts of ash and the temperature and humidity inside the kiln

offering a serene and tactile drinking experience grounded in nature and craftsmanship

By covering the piece with a lot of firewood ash during firing

Rahou -Earth- plate The dynamic spiral formKazuya's Rahou series. Through his distinctive rahou () spiraling technique, Kazuya takes advantage of the spinning potter's wheel to impart a sense of grace and power to his Bizen Art pieces. Kazuya was able to create the distinctive gradation of dark to light coloring by placing this piece in an ideal area in the kiln during the firing process. The spiraling texture on the surface is further emphasized by the brilliant white on the front side,