No.29 Gray on Amber / Takeyoshi Mitsui cosmos creating a metallic yet translucent

creating a metallic yet translucent finish reminiscent of a beetle's wing

coated with a cloudy white glaze of straw ashes known as Madara Karatsu

Artisan Seiji Ito pursues his desire to produce exquisite tea wares that are both beautiful and functional

and the carbonized firing process creates its distinctive orange lustre

No.29 Gray on Amber / Takeyoshi Mitsui cosmos creating a metallic yet translucentThe collection features organic formations in two harmonious colorslight amber and gray. Using the soto gise (outer layering) technique, Takeyoshi Mitsui layers these colors over gentle curves, creating unique tones that evoke a warm, organic feel uncommon in the typically hard nature of glass. The subtle variations in hue reflect his delicate aesthetic sense, imbuing each work with a calm atmosphere. This glass work fills any space with a soothing