Kairagi Cup Grey III jochen-holz Hand carved in his studio

Hand carved in his studio in South Korea this tray is raised on four sculpted feet in Cherry wood and the surface is textured with the marks of the making process

Made by hand

the slowness and movement of walking are echoed in the repetition and rhythms of the making process making each a mindful and meditative practice

I first encountered it in antique Korean ceramics

Kairagi Cup Grey III jochen-holz Hand carved in his studioA flared mug thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio, with layers of pale crackle and smooth glaze. An expert in glazing, each piece has a unique surface that illustrates the element of chance that is central to her processes. Made to be used. "Today, much of industrial production values consistency, precision and control. My work moves in the opposite direction, embracing variation as an essential part of making. I am currently researching why