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Kintsugi Brushed Hagi Yaki Bowl

Kintsugi Brushed Hagi Yaki Bowl

$350.00 AUD
$350.00 AUD
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When precious items travel vast distances, there is an inherent risk of breakages. As a sign of respect to the makers who have poured their hearts into each piece of work, we strive to repair every piece that arrives broken. 

Using traditional kintsugi methods, this bowl has been given new life. Under the guidance of master kintsugi artist, Jun Moorooka, this bowl was repaired in Australia. All raw ingredients, including the urushi lacquer and genuine gold powder, were made in Japan.

This materials used to repair this bowl are food safe.

Kintsugi is a unique reflection of our own brokenness and the transformation into beauty that is possible for each of us.

Origin

The bowl was originally crafted in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Sohei Matsuno

This bowl was originally crafted by 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.

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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.