OUJIGAMA : ceramic vase
A striking vase to set off the humblest gathering of wild flowers, garden blooms, or a single wonky piece of greenery... The simple geometry of its solid, hand-built form is complicated by an incredible shino surface, alive with depth and organic beauty.
Originally developed in the Momoyama Period (1568–1600)shino glaze is a hallmark of the oujigama pottery. Its milky translucency and characteristic crawling or 'pin-holing' effect (where the glaze pulls away from the clay during the firing process) add unique textural drama and rustic warmth to each piece.
ceramic
care : food safe, hand wash with warm soapy water
height : 21cm
width : 7cm
Established in 1900, the Seto-based Oujigama pottery began by producing traditional mortar and pestles, and is now a third generation maker of a wide range of hand thrown vessels and tableware.
Seto is considered the cultural home of Japanese ceramics, and the Oujigama moro (workshop) has been designated as a tangible cultural property by Seto City.
They specialise in the use of local Seto clay with thick Shinoyu-glaze, creating a milky white colour and a characteristic crawling or 'pin-holing' effect, where the glaze pulls away from the clay during the firing process.