Karatsu ware | Naoki Kojima | Karatsu sake cup [one of a kind] #Wtr-01

The charm of this piece lies in its subdued color tone, soft texture, and the appearance of the fire gap (the part where the glaze is not applied and the raw material is exposed) that appears by chance. The clay used is rare Hieda clay. It is made of sandstone, the raw material for glass, and when fired at high temperatures it hardens and develops a rough, strong earthy flavor. It is this earthy flavor that is the defining feature of Karatsu ware that fascinates people. The more the sake vessels are used, the more they change and become more flavorful. Enjoy the process of nurturing and changing them. *Hieda clay is from the Kitahata area at the foot of Mt. Kishi in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and the Kitahata area is said to be the birthplace of Karatsu ware.