Masanori Yamamoto's "Nawame Mug (White)" is a beautiful mug that combines the tradition of Shigaraki ware with Masanori Yamamoto's unique contemporary design.
Shinogi carving features a delicate "rope pattern" pattern, which is created by carving vertical lines and then finely carving diagonally into the remaining area, creating a warm look similar to the rope weave of knitwear.
This mug is large enough to hold plenty of coffee, tea, and other everyday beverages. Although it has a simple shape, it is full of detail and will surely brighten up your dining table.
The colors available are white and green.
Because they are handmade, there are individual differences in color and carving, and the more you use them the deeper and more lustrous they become, allowing you to enjoy a unique texture.
Masanori Yamamoto's stylish Eating meals using tableware is sure to make your daily life more enjoyable.
*Since each item is handmade, there may be slight differences between each one.
*The black spots on the pieces are natural, being iron remaining in the soil that has been burned and oxidized. This is also an individual feature, so please try comparing each piece and feel the difference.
Artist Masanori Yamamoto - Rhythmic and dynamic "Shinogi" pattern Utsuwa (vessel)
Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1987, Masanori Yamamoto grew up in an environment where the tradition of pottery was alive and well. He graduated from the Kyoto Seika University Faculty of Arts Department of Art and Design Ceramics Course in 2009, where he thoroughly learned the fundamentals of pottery. He then completed the small potter's wheel course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Technology Testing Center in 2010, and gained practical experience by working at a pottery manufacturer.
Furthermore, in 2015, he completed the base and glaze course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Technology Testing Center. He has acquired in-depth knowledge and techniques about glazes and bases, giving his works even more originality. He currently continues to make pottery in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture, under the trade name "Kozan Kiln," inherited from his grandfather.
Characteristics of Masanori Yamamoto's works
Masanori Yamamoto's works are characterized by the "shinogi" pattern, which is carefully carved by hand one by one. The "Shinogi" pattern is rhythmic and dynamic, giving the vessels a rich expression. There are three types of series: a series with a diagonal "Shinogi" pattern, a "Nawame" pattern with vertical lines carved into the remaining part and a warm expression like knitted rope by finely carving diagonally, and a "Hana Shinogi" series with a gorgeous appearance like blooming flowers.
Masanori Yamamoto's work combines the traditions of Shigaraki ware with his unique sensibility. Utsuwa (vessel)
Masanori Yamamoto's pottery, which is made in a traditional kiln inherited from his grandfather, inherits the traditions of Shigaraki ware, but is created with his own unique sensibility. He produces a variety of items, including rimmed plates, soup cups, curry plates, teacups, and mugs. They create tableware with a "Shinogi" pattern, which gives a gorgeous impression to the dining table. They are also microwave and dishwasher safe, and are highly regarded for their practicality and beauty, making them suitable for everyday use, and their designs that enhance the food are highly regarded. They value the subtle expressions and textures that can only be achieved by hand, and are focused on providing tableware that is light and easy to handle.
