A vase that whispers, not shouts. Made in Japan in the 1970s, this studio pottery vase embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy: quiet imperfection, presence, and grace. Its soft-shouldered form with inward neck recalls the persimmon jar, a shape rooted in centuries of Japanese ceramic tradition. Why this one is special. Hand-thrown Japanese studio pottery, c. Natural […]
Ceramic bowl, Hand finished Wabi -Sabi ceramic, Japanese pottery technique. Size H:26cm D:14cm. Wabi-Sabi In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in nature. In my spare time, I really […]
An incredibly hand-crafted full-sized Japanese studio pottery Tsubo, or Jar. With a finely crafted narrow neck and opening, it can also be used as a vase. Made in Japan in the 1970s or 1980s. It’s extraordinary glazing embodies the artistry and Wabi Sabi esthetic of Japanese Mingei pottery. The loose and dynamic application of the […]