Kazuto Oe, a potter who creates works using the Bizen ware tradition in Mashiko, trained for six years at Tokeido, one of the six historic Bizen ware kilns. In 2011, he began his career as an artist in Bizen, Okayama. In 2015, he moved his studio to Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, where he continues to create unglazed and high-fired works, primarily using the "Hidasuki" technique, which involves firing with straw wrapped around the pieces. While inheriting tradition, his works incorporate modern, sharp forms and are highly praised as vessels that grow with use, conveying the memories of earth and fire to the hands.
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Sake ware
Ooe Kazuto
Mashiko · BizenGuinomi Hidasuki
¥5,500
Specifications
| Category | Sake ware |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 6.0 cm W 6.0 cm H 6.0 cm |
| Weight | Not specified |
| Made-to-Order | Not available |
| Stock Limit | Max 1 per order |
About this Work
These sake vessels bring "hidasuki," a traditional Japanese technique, to your daily evening drinks. The straw marks burn with a reddish hue, drawing crimson streamlines against the rustic yakishime (unglazed, high-fired) clay. The slightly thicker body and smooth interior comfortably maintain the sake's temperature and aroma, enhancing its flavor with a serene presence. The subtle variations in the crimson color create a unique texture for each piece, making each encounter a once-in-a-lifetime experience, embodying the Japanese aesthetic in a sake cup.
Care & Safety
Microwave
Safe to use
Dishwasher
Limited use
Oven
Not recommended
Artisan
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