Hakeme Rice Bowl | Yohen
Hakeme Rice Bowl | Yohen
The red, earthy tone of this bowl's clay is completely unique in the Hakame series. Blending in with the momiji spots, the clay body allows the white brush stroke to pop from the glaze.
Each piece of Matsuno-san's Hakeme series is delicately crafted by hand and can be distinguished by the white glaze brush stroke adorned on the exterior. The pieces in the series feature several orange spots referred to as maple leaves or Momiji.
Height: 75mm
Width: 145mm
As each item is handmade, slight size, spotting and colour variations may exist between items.
Handcrafted in Hagi
SOHEI MATSUNO
Perched on a quiet street overlooking a field of rice paddies, Sohei Matsuno's gallery and studio is home to an exquisite array of Hagi yaki styles. Adding a contemporary approach to this traditional form, Matsuno-san's work features glaze colours not traditionally seen in Hagi yaki. Alongside his traditional works, it is not uncommon to find deep ruby reds, bright blues and greens, and even his signature mauve glaze. We had the pleasure of meeting Matsuno-san and learning about his studio on our recent visit to Hagi. Previously his father's studio, home to six working artists, Matsuno-san now works on his own, regularly filling the large studio with students in his ceramic classes. His father's work can still be seen on display in their traditional climbing kiln alongside the studio.
Origin
Origin
Handcrafted in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sohei Matsuno
Sohei Matsuno
In what was previously his father's studio, home to six full time working artists, Matsuno-san now works on his own, pushing the boundaries of what is considered classically Hagi yaki.
Adding a contemporary approach to the 400 year old form, his work features glaze colours not traditionally seen in Hagi yaki. Alongside his more traditional works, it is not uncommon to find deep ruby reds, bright blues and greens, and even his signature mauve glaze.