Name: Tetsuya Ozawa Black Plates
Brand: Maud and Mabel
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Handmade in Japan

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Origin

This large black plate is made from black clay from Tokomame, where Tetsuya Ozawa lives and works. Strong, yet light-weight, its simple form 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. Glimpses to the material underneath are achieved through a technique comparable to abstract drawing. Following the firing process, white soil is applied in a thin layer, enhancing the rough texture of the piece.

Ozawa'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 characterful plate is simultaneously precious and enticing to use, and is sure to bring joy to meals.

Dimensions:
Large; H-2 cm x W-27 cm
Small; H-1.5 cm x W-19.5 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.

Unique, carefully curated hand crafted ceramics, wood, clothing, stoneware. Contemporary pure organic shibumi aesthetic and design. British, Japanese artists.

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Tetsuya Ozawa Black Plates

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