A graceful drawing like a dignified flower

Nishino Nozomi's "Rinka Kumidashi B" is a beautiful vessel made of glossy white porcelain, with inlay techniques used to carve delicate dots and lines into the white porcelain base and then embed colored clay into them.

As its name suggests, it is as elegant as a dignified flower, and the light gently flickers depending on the angle from which you view it. "Kumidashi" is a tea bowl that is shorter and has a wider mouth than a teacup, and is used to entertain guests.

The rim opens softly outwards, and the shape feels soft and comfortable in your hand.
When tea is poured into the cup, the light reflects off the surface of the liquid, causing the inlaid pattern to subtly emerge from within.

Rather than flashiness, it is a dignified silence. As the name "Rinka" suggests, this is a piece of pottery that reflects the beauty of nature in everyday moments.

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Nozomi Nishino's profile

Originally from Hachioji, Tokyo, Nishino studied at Tokyo Zokei University before moving to Gifu Prefecture, home to Mino ware, where she studied ceramic design and techniques at the Tajimi Ceramic Design Institute. Currently based in Mizunami, Gifu, she creates pieces using the inlay technique. Inlay, which involves carving delicate geometric dots and lines into the glossy white porcelain base and then embedding colored clay within, is captivating with its rhythmic patterns and delicate colors. Her techniques are applied not only to tableware, but also to small pieces such as brooches and earrings, which can be enjoyed as "small vessels" to wear. While valuing the softness and smooth texture of the clay, Nishino's pieces, with their fresh and refined appearance, subtly add color to your everyday life.