Akari Karugane 'Chinese Tea Cup Gaiwan Saucer' (16)

Dimensions: H 2cm x D 16cm

Materials: Porcelain

Method: Hand-building, wheel-throwing and mold techniques

Description:

This porcelain saucer features a rounded, flattened form with an organic profile that evokes the presence of weathered stone. Earthy tones and a gently textured surface connect it to the natural world, while subtle irregularities reflect Akari’s handmade process.

About the Artist

Akari Karugane is a ceramic artist based in Tajimi City, a region renowned for its Mino ware tradition. A graduate of Musashino Art University and the Tajimi City Ceramics Design Institute, Karugane creates expressive forms that convey the warmth and strength of clay. Her work draws from natural textures and ancient objects, embracing the organic shifts that occur during the firing process. With a nuanced approach that merges hand-building, wheel-throwing, and mold-making, her vessels and sculptural pieces embody a timeless aesthetic shaped by imperfection and transformation.