The Shinogi vase combines several design signatures of Tomoro Pottery. "Shinogi" refers to the ridged pattern covering the vase, a technique that Morisaki often uses in her designs. Like all Tomoro Pottery, this vase evokes forms found in nature. Its round, irregular form is similar to a sea urchin or seed pod. The outside of the piece is unglazed, emphasizing the sculptural form and natural beauty of Morisaki's clay.
Approximately 5.5" tall x 5" diameter x 2.5" opening
A small pottery studio based in Los Angeles, California, tomoro pottery is the works of ceramist Tomoko Morisaki. Rocks, leaves, branches, moss—Tomoko draws inspirations from found objects in nature. Tomoko aims to create simple, warm and comfortable tableware and vases to be used daily and last a long time. All her pottery is handcrafted on wheel with utmost care. Tomoko studied ceramics and product design at Tokyo Gakugei University in Japan. For more than fifteen years, pottery has been her passion. After she moved to Los Angeles, she started tomoro pottery as her creative outlet.