Orihi Glass

This Orihi glass is the work of Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts that suit modern life. The "Orihi" (Oribe-Hi-dasuki) technique combines the stain resistance and usability of Oribe glaze with the characteristic aging and mellowing of Bizen clay. The subdued green of the Oribe glaze and the red fire-cord (hi-dasuki) markings complement each other perfectly. The Oribe pattern features a sophisticated lattice design reminiscent of bird feathers. Paper box
Diameter 8.4cm x Diameter 8.3cm x Height 8.3cm Koji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978. He graduated from the Advanced Course at Nara College of Arts in 2000, and from the Bizen Pottery Center in 2001. In the same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen pottery. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and various other public exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.