Tetsuya Ozawa Black Bowl 45

This mighty black bowl is made from black clay from Tokomame, where Tetsuya Ozawa lives and works. It demonstrates Ozawa's preference for striking yet simple forms, which accentuates the piece's surface. Ozawa applies a traditional Japanese glaze, Chara, and uses ‘kofuki’, a dusting technique, to create his interesting uneven and organic surfaces. The glimpses of the the material underneath is achieved through a technique that is comparable to abstract drawing. Following the firing process, white soil is applied in a thin layer, enhancing the rough texture of the piece. 

Dimensions: H-29 cm x W-15 cm 

As all products are handmade, sizes and colour may vary slightly.

Tetsuya Ozawa originates from Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, but now lives in Tokomame City, Aichi Prefecture, which has been celebrated for its ceramic production since the Heian Period (794-1185). Ozawa’s decision to be a ceramicist was made early on, and he graduated in 2008 with a degree in Japanese Fine Arts from Nagoya University. He went on to train under Yoshikawa Masamichi. Ozawa’s tableware creations reconcile inspiration taken from modern crafts, tea culture and folk arts.