Hechimon : conical vase
A striking piece of quiet restraint, equally at home in a cluster or a stand alone specimen. With a smooth speckled glaze, this vase is deal for single stems or an ornamental branch or two.
Please note that each item is handcrafted so the appearance of your vase may slightly differ from the image
material : ceramic
height : 16cm
Shigaraki ware is made in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is counted as one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is said to have a long history of 1,260 years. It was designated as a traditional craft by the national government in 1976.
Hechimon is a Shigaraki craftsman's word that means 'windswept object'. Just like the various shapes created by nature and the individual, the vessels have a variety of expressions, just like the various shapes created by nature and the individual personality.