Obori Soma Ware Jumping Horse Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 湯呑 R11 The layered lacquer lends the

The layered lacquer lends the colour a quiet complexity

On each handmade tableware in this collection

embodying a philosophy that values warmth

we are presenting Osara's new collection of wind chimes

this glass layers delicate lavender and amber hues

Obori Soma Ware Jumping Horse Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 湯呑 R11 The layered lacquer lends theFor more than 350 years, Obori Soma ware () has been crafted in Namie, Fukushima, Japan. It is recognised by three distinctive features: a hand painted galloping horse inspired by the regions centuries old horse culture; a soft, bluish celadon glaze covered with a delicate network of fine crackles known as *aohibi*, or blue crackle; and its remarkable double walled construction. By joining two vessels together before firing, artisans create a hollow