A quick visit to the gallery at Takashimaya in Kyoto as five young Bizen potters/artists are sharing their work, pushing the boundaries of Traditional Bizen pottery!
Bizen pottery, rooted in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture, boasts a centuries-old legacy. Renowned for its rustic charm and distinct aesthetic, it is crafted without glazes, relying on wood-fired kilns and iron-rich clay. The firing process brings unique hues and textures, often reddish-brown tones and natural ash glazes. Bizen pottery celebrates simplicity and embraces imperfections, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy, and continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide with its organic, unadorned beauty.
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