{"product_id":"tetsuya-ozawa-black-bowl-45","title":"Tetsuya Ozawa Black Bowl 45","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px auto; padding: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-persist=\"true\" class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#view1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#view2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabcontents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"view1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mighty black bowl is made from black clay from \u003c\/span\u003eTokomame, where \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTetsuya \u003c\/span\u003eOzawa lives and works. It demonstrates \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOzawa's preference for striking yet simple forms, \u003c\/span\u003ewhich accentuates the piece's surface. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOzawa applies\u003c\/span\u003e a traditional Japanese glaze, Chara, and uses ‘kofuki’, a dusting technique, to create his interesting uneven and organic surfaces. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe glimpses of the the material underneath is achieved through a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e technique that is comparable to abstract drawing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing the firing process, white soil is applied in a thin layer, enhancing the rough texture of the piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOzawa's designs are created in a way that leave them open to interpretation and multiple uses and purposes. His tableware is made 'imperfect' with the hope that the pieces will continually evolve through daily use. This\u003c\/span\u003e bowl will bring joy whether it is used or displayed, as a precious piece full of character. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: H-29 cm x W-15 cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all products are handmade, sizes and colour may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"view2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsuya 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.\u003c\/span\u003e Ozawa’s tableware creations reconcile inspiration taken from modern crafts, tea culture and folk arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"view3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tetsuya Ozawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33056228802644,"sku":"TO 45","price":790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/5583\/products\/DSCF6958.jpg?v=1614092491","url":"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/products\/tetsuya-ozawa-black-bowl-45","provider":"Maud and Mabel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}