Ihoshiro Kiln Pin Badge - 7 Options / イホシロ窯 ピンバッジ tuyu-kinari designed to accentuate small flowers

designed to accentuate small flowers with its captivating play of light within thick

its foundries have cast everything from temple bells to tea ceremony vessels

playful pattern contrasts with the quiet earthiness of the glaze

it serves as a timeless emblem of hope and vitality

painted in traditional cobalt blue underglaze

Ihoshiro Kiln Pin Badge - 7 Options / イホシロ窯 ピンバッジ tuyu-kinari designed to accentuate small flowersWith the idea of creating exciting pottery by hand, IHOSHIRO Kiln in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, is a kiln that handmade every piece of chopstick rest and pin badge and uses almost 100% solar energy to fire them. "A little delicate work will determine the cuteness and quality, so I try to convey my feelings to the shape. And we do not use mass production or machining methods; we just make it by hand. " said the founder of this lovely kiln.