So I have recently gotten into traditional teabowls. I did not realize there are so many kinds. I've been doing some research on these pieces and it is fascinating! Generally, I have learned about three different types of teabowls: tsutsu-jawan is a tall, tube shaped bowl, ko hagi jawan is a small teabowl, and tenmoku-jawan is a v-shaped bowl. Each has a different role in the tea ceremony. I haven't quite figured that part out yet. But I am working on ko hagi jawans, which are approximately 4 inches in diameter. I've been playing with porcelain clay and doing black and white contrast pieces.
This was my first shot at slip trailing! Turned out ok.
I also decided to work on some colored slip pieces as well. I decided to work with more organic forms for now; I might do some more geometrics and linears later on.
I am going to keep working on these for a while, each is going to be a little different. Good stuff!
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