“Hidasuki” is a traditional Bizen ware technique in which straw is wrapped around the pottery before firing. During firing, the components of the straw react with the clay, creating red markings and unique patterns on the surface.

The patterns are naturally formed and differ from piece to piece.

 
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BIZENYAKI

Bizen-Yaki (Bizen ware) is a traditional Japanese pottery that originates from Bizen in Okayama Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and is known for its rustic beauty, natural textures, and unglazed surfaces. Bizen ware has a history of over 1,000 years and is highly valued for its unique aesthetic, which comes from being fired at high temperatures without using glaze.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of Bizen ware is the natural patterns created during the firing process. Potters place pieces in wood-fired kilns for long periods (often over 10 days), and the ashes, flames, and heat create various marks and color variations—such as reddish browns, grays, and even black tones. No two pieces are exactly alike, and this unpredictability is part of Bizen’s charm.

Because Bizen ware is unglazed, the clay’s quality is especially important. The local clay used is rich in iron and gives Bizen ware its warm, earthy feel. It is also highly durable and suitable for items like tea wares, sake cups, flower vases, and even cooking vessels.

Bizen ware reflects the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which values simplicity, imperfection, and the beauty of natural aging.

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