Bowls hold secret powers. They are the perfect shape. They are functional, simple, yet they can hold so much meaning for us. When I was slinging clay around in college, I felt the need to prove something to myself by focusing on making giant clay sculptures. They were funny. And heavy. On the side I […] More

japanese tea bowl shapes

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OOAK Creation • Flora on Instagram: "I’m not a handle person… One shape, two glazes, three clays, endless possibilities. I don’t know why, I’ve always found handleless mugs more comforting. Curling your palm around the mug, feeling the heat coming from your drink has something very calming to me. In Japan, teacups - called yunomi - rarely have handles, since Japanese tea is often served between 60C and 80C. I wanted a simple practical shape to experiment on. Carved, plain, fluted, I’ve playe

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This would be on Zipang Sushi on Main Street in Vancouver.

Betsy Williams, your tea bowl collection is marvelous!