Woodfired Shino Splash Chawan by Linda Unsworth

Woodfired Shino Splash Chawan by Linda Unsworth
Hand Thrown in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Approximate measurements: 7.5cm H x 10.5cm ø

A beautifully rustic woodfired stoneware Chawan with an hourglass form emphasised by an incised band around the body giving the form a wide base for ease of whisking. Glazed with some shino (besides the glazed interior) but mostly left unglazed intentionally to highlight the natural beauty of the clay. Creating a very painterly feel and appearance to the piece - that’s totally unique and full of energy. Splashes of peachy, orange shino and cool greys lay on top of the warming toasted tones of the clay. The surface is full of complex granite inclusions creating an interesting natural speckling - it has a soft shine, tactile feel and dimples making the piece a joy to handle and use.

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

Based in North Pembrokeshire, producing work from her home studio. Linda is a self taught potter, who enjoys the meditative experience that’s created by working with such natural elements as raw clay, glazes and the rhythm of her momentum wheel. Producing beautiful wood fired ceramics that really highlight this long process leaving visible traces of flame flashes and fly ash on her pots. Her approach to the form and style of her work is inspired by her natural surroundings and informed by Eastern aesthetics through traditional Japanese & Korean pottery and philosophy and her love of tea drinking.
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Artist Portraits used with kind permission from Linda Unsworth + Portrait by Rhi Ellis "One Hundred and Eight" wild clay project (a fundraiser for the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales)