This Kiyomizu-yaki chawan (matcha bowl) has a straight-walled shape and is decorated in a unique style called nejiri-sogimon (捻そぎ紋), putting a literal 'twist' on the classic sogi style. Sogi, also called sogime or sogimon is a traditional ceramic decoration style of vertical fluting. On this chawan, the fluting has been twisted to give a more organic, wavy impression. Atop a base glaze of textured matte black, this bowl has patches of green, blue, and turquoise.
This chawan was made by Igura Toshiya (井栗敏也) of Toshiya Kiln (敏也窯). Born in 1962, Igura-san opened his own kiln in 1984 and has since been known for his unique spins on classic styles.
