Chawan #01 - Tadaima

This chawan was hand-formed in Bizen during my stay in the region, then fired in Taiga Mori's noborigama kiln for 7 days.

Its shape is inspired by the kirinuki approach, a technique that involves directly shaping and sculpting the clay mass rather than seeking a perfectly regular form. The irregular surfaces and textures here evoke rock textures and forms found in nature.

The firing then reveals the unique qualities of the clay, bringing out variations in hue, texture, and surface. This piece is part of the Tadaima creations made in Bizen, as an extension of my experience with Japanese ceramics.