Chinese Spoon - Crafted By Ouchi Kogei Small Plate Artisan: Jun Kato

Artisan: Jun Kato

Iwao Pottery forms and glazes each plate by hand in Japan

Yoshihei Kato forms and glazes each plate by hand in Japan

Slip trailed in raised lines to form the satsuki azalea — the pattern stands slightly proud of the surface

Chinese Spoon - Crafted By Ouchi Kogei Small Plate Artisan: Jun KatoA lacquered spoon holds the warmth of soup longer than metal, sits gentler against the lip, and changes in character over years of use. This one is finished by hand in the Ouchi tradition the lacquer applied in layers, the color built up slowly. Ouchi Kogei works in Oita, Japan, making each piece by hand at a pace that allows every object to receive full attention. The craft tradition behind this work is regional and long established a way of making