Artist Hironobu Ishikawa - "Charcoal-grilled pottery" and "Rinka-zara" combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics

Carbonization and baking

Carbonized ware is a technique that does not use glaze, but places charcoal and the work in a pot called a sayabachi and bakes it at high temperatures. The colors of the fired pieces are diverse, ranging from pale beige and gray gradations to vivid black and white contrasts. There are no other pieces with the same pattern or color, making them one-of-a-kind. Created by a technique that draws out the power of nature to the fullest, these "tableware" take on a more refined expression the more you look at them. The more you use them, the more beautiful they become, and they can be used for a long time as a piece that will fit into your lifestyle.

Flower Plate

This is one of Hironobu Ishikawa's representative works, and its delicate curves and cuteness are its charms. Characterized by its soft texture and beautiful form, it can be used as a "tableware" for everyday use as well as for special occasions. The ring flower plate, which adds a touch of elegance to the dining table, is the culmination of Hironobu Ishikawa's high technique and aesthetic sense.

After graduating from the Seto City Ceramics Training School in Aichi Prefecture, which continues the traditions of Seto ware, Hironobu Ishikawa trained in Gifu Prefecture, known as a famous producer of pottery such as Tajimi ware. He then went independent in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, and began producing works that combine the experience he gained during his training with his own unique manufacturing methods. These works have a beautiful fusion of tradition and innovation, and are loved widely from everyday use to special occasions. The pottery culture rooted in the region and the manufacturing method that incorporates the power of nature give Hironobu Ishikawa's pottery a unique charm.