Small Bowl -Meteor"流星" 3A by Yoshinori Izumi

The Harmony of Nature and Craftsmanship

A One-of-a-Kind Tenmoku Glaze

In the tranquil countryside of northern Kyoto, Japanese ceramic artist Yoshinori Izumi quietly works in his studio, creating traditional Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.

Using his original glaze techniques, Izumi produces ceramic pieces with a truly singular beauty—no two are ever the same.

Each work is born from slight variations in temperature and glaze composition during firing, resulting in a unique visual expression that can never be recreated. It's an encounter as rare as it is beautiful.

With carefully selected clay and handcrafted glaze, these ceramics offer striking gradations of color and texture—each fired piece is a reflection of nature and refined technique.

Every use brings something new: a subtle shift in hue, a newfound appreciation for the artistry in your hands.

Izumi's Tenmoku cups are not just drinkware; they are artistic expressions of Kyoto's ceramic heritage and his decades-long dedication to handmade, traditional Japanese pottery.

Owner's Comment

Each Tenmoku sake cup displays a completely different expression—capturing the essence of handmade Japanese ceramic art.

Thanks to the natural qualities of the glaze, the vibrant colors remain stable and will not fade or deteriorate over time.