After graduating from Musashino Art Junior College I was drawn to Bizen ware, and I now hand-build pieces that add color to everyday life.
I treasure a warmth that settles into the hands of the person using it, and I pursue forms that are simple and still have real presence.
Plates
Shimizu Yayoi
Bizen · OkayamaHidasuki Small Round Plate, Lines — Bizen Ware
¥1,320
It takes 3~10 days to start shipping from Japan.
Specifications
| Category | Plates |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 10.5 cm W 10.5 cm H 2.0 cm≈ 3.5 sun |
| Weight | 125 g |
| Made-to-Order | Not available |
| Stock Limit | Max 1 per order |
About this Work
Shimizu Yayoi's Small Round Plate is a small yakishime plate about 10.5 cm across. On this one, a few scarlet lines, as if drawn sideways and on the diagonal, line up across a light clay-colored center, a clean, simple scene. It is made with hidasuki, a technique in which straw is wrapped around the piece before firing so that scarlet lines appear, and no two patterns are the same. The rim is a deep dark brown that gives the whole plate a calm look. It is handy as a soy sauce or condiment dish, or as a plate for chocolate and dry sweets with tea. It is also fun to combine it with other patterns and line them up on the table. Unglazed yakishime pottery settles into a soft, moist-looking surface the more it is used, and its character deepens over time.
Care & Safety
Microwave
Limited use
Dishwasher
Not recommended
Oven
Not recommended









