Small manganese ceramic bowl from the Tokinoha workshop

This small bowl from the Tokinoha workshop has a slender, almost architectural silhouette, where the material seems carved from dark rock. The matte surface, a deep gray with a slight brown hue, reveals subtle nuances and traces of drips, as if frozen by the heat of the kiln. The overall effect exudes a calm and rigorous impression, faithful to the sober and contemporary aesthetic of Japanese ceramics from Kyoto.

The ceramist
Founded in Kyoto by Daisuke and Tomoe Kiyomizu, the Tokinoha workshop is distinguished by an approach that combines traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design (Daisuke is part of a secondary branch of the famous Kiyomizu family, guardians of Kyoto's kiyomizu-yaki tradition). The pieces, handmade by the workshop's ceramists, bear the mark of a reflection on simplicity and texture, seeking to express the beauty of everyday life through pure and balanced forms.

The technique and the decor
This bowl is crafted from ceramic, using a clay rich in manganese, a natural element that gives the piece its characteristic gray-brown hue. The surface, deliberately left matte, bears witness to a reduction firing that brings out the metallic nuances and traces of fire. Inside, the irregular drips visible under the light are the result of a slight excess of glaze that partially vitrified during firing, creating organic and unpredictable effects. This contrast between the rigor of the form and the spontaneity of the decoration reflects the spirit of Tokinoha: a constant dialogue between mastery and chance, between human gesture and the natural transformation of the material.

Practical information
Place of manufacture
Japan (Kyoto)

Dimensions
Diameter 13.5 cm - Height 6.5 cm

Weight
189 gr

Materials
Ceramic (manganese clay)

Period
Contemporary

Care instructions
After use, drain the water and let it air dry. Avoid thermal shock and abrasive products. Wipe with a soft cloth. Do not use in the dishwasher, oven, or microwave.