Shigaraki Ware Japan Japanese pottery Wide Umbrella Stand White Sandstone Style

(Size) : Approx. Width 28.5 x Depth 28.5 x Heirht 38 cm / 11.22 x 11.22 x 14.96 inch

(Material) : Pottery

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Shigaraki yaki

(Condition) : Brand new

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Umbrella Stand
The moment you put your wet umbrella away.
Your favorite umbrella stand catches your eye and makes your ordinary time home a little more special.
"Sandstone"
Create a comfortable, extraordinary space that suits both Japanese and Western styles.
This umbrella stand brings out the texture of soil.
Its simple, powerful appearance evokes the layers of the soil.
We aimed for a calm, comfortable presence that blends in with both Japanese and Western styles while utilizing the natural variations of materials.
Its slim, uncluttered form and soft elegance exude a quiet individuality at the entrance where visitors are welcomed. The fine grain of the clay and natural color variations create a sense of depth that catches your eye with each use.
Each piece is hand-formed by artisans, leaving subtle wheel marks to highlight the texture of the clay.
The warmth of handcrafted craftsmanship and the rustic simplicity of earthenware blend seamlessly into a variety of entryway spaces, subtly adding a touch of the extraordinary to everyday life.
What is Hechimon
The name is derived from the Shigaraki craftsman's word used to mean "a fancy thing".
Various shapes created by nature, and vessels with various expressions just like the individuality of each of us.
Rather than industrial products, it may be a feeling very close to agricultural products.
These vessels are made with a lot of playfulness and sincerity by experts who know the importance of [heterogeneity].
-Shigaraki ware-
Shigaraki ware is a pottery made in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan and is said to have a long history of more than 1200 years.
Shigaraki ware was designated as a traditional craft by the country in 1976.
It is a ceramic Shigaraki ware handed down untill today that is supported by a long history, culture and through traditional techniques.
One of the features, the surface of the vessel is rough and contains many fine stone grains. Along with the prosperity of the tea ceremony, it has been prized as a teaware.
Technology development corresponding to the demand was performed from the ease of processing, while leaving the unique “Wabi” and “Sabi” of Shigaraki ware, and pottery rooted in life has been made until today.