Seto Ware Kari Bowl Large Green Bamboo
With over a thousand years of history, Seto ware stands among Japan’s most renowned ceramics. Born in the late Heian period and refined through the Kamakura era, it embraced glaze techniques inspired by China. Its artistry balances science and intuition — harmonizing minerals, flame, and air. Subtle variations in kiln temperature and atmosphere create distinctive tones and textures, making each piece unique in its finish and character.
This kari bowl, or “curry bowl”, the bowl’s inward-turned rim makes it easy to scoop, making it ideal not only for side dishes and salads but also as a curry bowl or for other main dishes. Its deep shape allows generous portions.
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SUIYO
Based in Seto, Aichi, SUIYO is the studio of Daisuke and Ayaka Anayama. Rooted in the centuries-old tradition of Seto ware, their work carries the concept of “Beyond the classic”—an elegant balance of heritage and modern sensibility. Each piece reflects quiet refinement, where the depth of the glaze and traces of handwork invite warmth into daily life.
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Seto Ware
Seto ware has been produced for over a thousand years in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, and is one of Japan’s most renowned ceramics. Its roots date back to the late Heian period, with glazed pottery flourishing under Chinese influence during the Kamakura period. Seto ware combines precise technical knowledge—glaze formulation and firing temperature control—with the intuition of the artisan. Each piece is unique: subtle shifts in kiln temperature and flame create variations in the glaze, giving every work its own character.