Akari Karugane 'Chinese Tea Gaiwan' (14)

Dimensions: H 10cm x D 13cm

Materials: Porcelain

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

Description:

This porcelain gaiwan features a cup-like form with earthy tones and a softly textured surface. The slightly domed lid is topped with a small, central handle, offering a refined balance of function and form. Subtle variations highlight the hand-crafted nature of the piece.

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.