Featured Artist
Ryo Takahashi
Every piece is formed by hand.
Wood-Fire Ceramics, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
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Ryo Takahashi fires his work in a train kiln he built himself, in Shiga Prefecture. Every firing produces something different — no two pieces are alike.
His work is guided by a single quiet theme: the blue landscape someone holds in their memory. Through wood firing, he coaxes an infinite range of blues from clay and ash — from pale, misty washes to deep, charged depths. Each piece carries the particular mood of its firing, shaped by the behavior of flame, temperature, and time.
Despite their visual strength, his works are designed to feel right in the hand — weighted thoughtfully, shaped for daily use. A teacup that invites you back. A bowl that earns its place on the table.
Because each piece is wood-fired, color and surface will vary. Because each piece is wood-fired, the piece you receive will vary from the one shown.
Signature Piece
Matcha Bowl (With Box b)
$293.34
Our most sought-after piece. Fired in a single session, this matcha bowl comes with a fitted paulownia wood box — a traditional presentation for gifts and keepsakes.
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