Totte others highlighting its unique form and

highlighting its unique form and enhancing its aesthetic appeal

this series captures the mysterious beauty of minerals formed in the earth’s depths

This cup exhibits the rustic charm of Bizen Art with its uneven and unglazed surface

Vivid textures and subtle tones arise from the interplay of fire

Totte others highlighting its unique form andTotte () means handle in Japanese. Toshiaki found inspiration in the natural movement of a string when creating the dynamic form of this piece's handle. To emphasize further the beauty of the piece, Toshiaki imparted an elegant coloring through application of Sangiri. Sangiri is a traditional Bizen Art color pattern of black and gray gradation produced by covering certain areas of a piece with ash so as to shield them from direct exposure to the kiln