Flower Teabowl (1) by Yoko Romita

Flower Teabowl (1) by Yoko Romita
Hand thrown in Hampshire
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Beautifully formed teabowl with an elegant tulip shape and flower petal style, crafted from iron rich red clay and blended with white clay, unglazed and reduction fired, these were also placed in saggars and wrapped with rice husk whilst firing resulting in this rich plum or dark chocolate tone with an even contrast of warming orange tones rising from the base. The effects are similar to a Nanban wood firing. Holding comfortably in the hand with a smooth, gently tactile feel of the clay and soft sheen. 

Each handmade and unique, therefore slight variations in shape, size and glaze will occur. Handwash recommended.

Yoko Romita is based in Southampton producing stoneware pieces from her home studio, her work has a real understated presence to it, allowing the beauty of the natural clay to fully appreciated. Yoko draws on her own cultural heritage, with influences from Japanese ceramics and enjoys incorporating aesthetics and motifs from nature such as flowers to bring a femininity to her work.

Yoko started working with clay initially by self teaching whilst at a small studio in Berlin, then attended The Corrie Bain International School of Ceramics, followed by an Angels Farm Pottery apprenticeship then became Artist in Residence at Guldagergaard International Ceramics Centre, together with learning the craft from many ceramicists during her travels to Denmark, Japan and Korea.