Paperweight / Kousungama / Chrysanthemum

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

This paperweight was created using a unique technique of cutting the pottery with scissors before firing.

Inspired by traditional Japanese confectionery techniques,  the beauty of chrysanthemums is reflected in the chrysanthemum petals created with scissors.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago / 1600AD / Edo period in Japan

Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware are ceramics produced in Kyoto. The difference between these two is the Kyo-ware refers to the whole ceramics produced in Kyoto, while Kiyomizu-ware refers to the ceramics in Kiyomizu area. In the early Edo period (1600s), main production was tea ceremony utensils. While mechanization has spread to other production centers as time has progressed, Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware is that they are still made by hand. One of the characteristics of Kyoy-ware and Kiyomizu-ware is that many avant-garde artists have emerged, creating a variety of works that cannot be lumped together. There is no set style, and the free style boosted the popularity among the masses.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Yuko Hayashi / Koson Kiln
“Koson Kiln” has a history of over 100years  on the slopes of Chawan-Zaka next to the famous Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto.  We have mainly been producing vessels which are made of white and celadon porcelain.
I entered the ceramic world when I was 21 years old.
I have been helping my father with his work  whilst also raising children
and I have been challenging, improving, and pursuing my own ceramic style as a craftsperson….

Craftsman Passion

Pursuing, challenging, and refining the art of ceramics.

Inspired by the traditional Japanese sweet-making technique Hasamigiku, I developed a unique method of cutting into unfired clay with scissors, which I call Tsuchibasami—“Scissoring Clay.” I apply this delicate and intricate pattern mainly to flower vases and illuminators. Many of my works reflect the beauty of chrysanthemums, but I also explore other motifs such as feathers and fish scales.

 

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Width：9cm
Depth：9cm
Height：5cm
Weight：270g

Material & Caution

Materials

Ceramics

 

Caution

Individual Difference

Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.

Delivery Date

Please note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.