Vase Forest

A vase named FOREST. This name truly befits the vase: it’s new but looks as if it has been nestled in the woods for years. All the shades of the forest are reflected on the vase: various hues of green, red/brown, yellow, gray, and black.

The vase is crafted from white-baking Raku clay and then fired in a Raku kiln. Through this special firing technique, the copper glaze has turned deep green in some areas and rusty red in others. After a cooling period, the vase is adorned with horsehair, which instantly burns onto the hot surface, leaving behind beautiful organic patterns. The black / gray color on the unglazed clay is attributed to the smoke emitted during the burning of wood chips in the smoke chamber.