My new favorite find are these Raku pots — earthy and volcanic. The word Raku in Japanese means “enjoyment” or “comfort” and “ease.” Raku ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally used in Japanese Tea Ceremonies. It is made using low firing temperatures and an early removal from the kiln while the clay is glowing hot. The look, the method, and the feel in hand are rough and raw, as though nature spat out a creation still in evolution, embracing the random nature of itself.
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