Raku is the name given to a pottery glazing art form that originated in Japan in the sixteenth century and used in the ancient Japanese tea ceremonies. The process involves the rapid cooling of a glaze fired ware. Glazed pots are fired in a kiln to 1800 degrees. The red hot pieces are then taken out of the kiln with tongs and placed in covered containers filled with something combustible such as straw, leaves, or newspaper. Flames from the ignited material create the flash effect pattern that make each piece unique. The combination of colors, patterns and texture makes these items visually stunning as well as aesthetically pleasing. Like looking at the clouds in the sky one can spend hours looking at these pieces and yet never fully comprehend all the nuance's of shapes, scenes and figures hidden within their three dimensional patterns. By turning the piece slightly or with changes in lighting, the entire look and feel of the piece makes them almost seem alive; growing and changing as their location or environment changes. Because of this attribute, they fit in and enhance almost any decor.
Vases (without Rim) Vases (with Rim)
5x7, 8x10, 10x12, & 12"x16" 4x5, 8x9, 10x9, 12x9, 12x12,
14x10, 18x12, & 24"x13
Cylinder Twister
10"x5" & 14"x5" 13"x8" & 18"x10"
Iridescent-Flash
7"x6", 9½"x8", 10 ½" x 8½" & 13" x10"
Fish
7" Fish, 13" Fish, 7" Angel Fish & 10" Clown Fish
Iguana Shell
Since each piece is made by hand, some variance in color, shade, intensity, shape, and size will occur.
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