A brush, a blade, a heart devoted to craft.
From kneading clay, throwing, to trimming; from bisque firing, glazing, to the final firing—seventy-two steps, each bearing the mark of mastery.
A kiln’s worth of fire and smoke; nine out of ten firings fail.
Each time the kiln is opened, it is a gamble with fate.
Only by enduring solitude can one achieve breathtaking beauty.
This is ancient-style porcelain-making—using the simplest skills to imbue clay with soul, allowing each piece to acquire, over time, a warm and lustrous glow.