This piece pays homage to the Chawan (teabowl) tradition, a central element of the Japanese tea ceremony. By using mold-making techniques with genuine crocodile tailbone leather, I have imbued the clay with a leather-like appearance, a process that beautifully blurs the boundaries between leather and ceramics.
The teabowl's exterior is finished with a raw lacquer, contrasting with the vibrant vermilion lacquer on its interior, creating a striking visual.