KOHIKI (Ivory)
KOHIKI, also known as KONAFUKI, is a technique that involves blowing a type of dust to glaze earthenware. It gives the pottery unique whiteness and distinct softness. Also, depending on the environment during the glazing process, the pottery may come with a light shade of pink
after firing.
SEIJI (Celadon)
The small quantities of iron in the glaze create a reaction during reduction firing, causing the glaze to develop blue color. This technique is particularly old, dating back to as early as the beginning of the 10th century.
SHINSHA (Purple)
The small quantities of copper mixed into the transparent base glaze create a reaction during
reduction firing, causing the glaze to develop a red color.
AMEYU (Maroon)
By adding a small amount of iron and manganese to the transparent glaze and then applying an oxidized firing method, a dark brown color and candy-like glossy finish appears.
ORIBE (Green)
This glaze is produced by mixing copper into an ash glaze. Sen no Rikyu was a historical figure who invented the tradition of wabicha, the foundation of the modern tea ceremony in Japan. Furuta Oribe, one of Rikyu's renowned pupils, was fond of this dark green color and thus, his name became the origin of this glaze.
