Kawai Taichi

Based in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, I strive to create pieces that combine usability with beauty.

I use a special glaze called "hyoretsu kannyu" (ice-crackle glaze) to produce unique pieces with a distinctive cracked ice-like surface. The patterns created by the clay and glaze are unique to each piece, and I value their ability to enrich everyday life.

My main style involves pieces made with hyoretsu kannyu glaze, characterized by a unique expression that blends coolness and warmth. While the forms are simple, the texture of the glaze is richly expressed.