河上 奈未
Nami Kawakami
Nami Kawakami
plate 18cm / Cream color
Handling Instructions
[Before using the dish]
Ceramics are prone to absorbing water.
We recommend soaking it in water overnight before use.
[Care instructions]
For regular maintenance, wash with a sponge and dish soap and water, then rinse thoroughly.
After washing, it is important to dry thoroughly.
*Please avoid soaking for long periods of time.
Ceramics are highly absorbent, so the base will absorb dirt and cause mold and stains.
Before Use
- Material: Ceramic
- Diameter: Approx. 18cm
- Diameter (inner): Approx. 14cm
- Height: Approx. 2cm
- Sealing: Required
- Microwave: Not usable
- Dishwasher: Not usable
- Oven: Not usable
- Direct heat: Not usable
Some parts, such as the shape, degree of distortion, texture, and color, may not be clearly visible in the images.
Please note that each of these pieces is a handmade item crafted by the artist.
There may be areas where iron spots (black dots) appear, which are caused by the oxidation of iron in the clay during firing.
Additionally, small indentations (pinholes) may be visible; these are natural phenomena that occur during the firing process and are not defects.
Please enjoy them as part of the piece's character.
For other details, please refer to the care instructions.
Vessels imbued with the memory of handcrafted work
This is a soft, petaled plate created by Nami Kawai.
Each plate is carefully crafted one by one using a mold and coil building technique, leaving faint traces of the artist's hand on the underside.
It's the subtle imperfections that convey the warmth of the human touch.
This is a piece of pottery that conveys that warmth every time you use it.
The gentle cream color, reminiscent of tart dough, is also one of its charms.
Its subdued hues and soft, fluted shape gently bring a calm atmosphere to the dining table.
The 18cm size is perfect for main dishes like quiche or hamburgers, as well as for snack time with a mug and baked goods.
A delightful piece, bearing the traces of handcrafted work. This is a must-have for those who appreciate the warmth that only handmade items can offer.
This is a soft, petaled plate created by Nami Kawai.
Each plate is carefully crafted one by one using a mold and coil building technique, leaving faint traces of the artist's hand on the underside.
It's the subtle imperfections that convey the warmth of the human touch.
This is a piece of pottery that conveys that warmth every time you use it.
The gentle cream color, reminiscent of tart dough, is also one of its charms.
Its subdued hues and soft, fluted shape gently bring a calm atmosphere to the dining table.
The 18cm size is perfect for main dishes like quiche or hamburgers, as well as for snack time with a mug and baked goods.
A delightful piece, bearing the traces of handcrafted work. This is a must-have for those who appreciate the warmth that only handmade items can offer.
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Nami Kawakami, who creates pottery in Kyoto.
She developed a familiarity with handicrafts like sewing from childhood and went on to Kyoto City University of Arts. During her student days, she focused on creating objects and rarely made tableware outside of assignments. However, after graduating from university, she decided to pursue a path in pottery making. She has continued her creative activities through self-study and trial and error. Currently, she is a member of the craft group "Kaze Aoku Warai Kurasu" (Wind, Green, Laughter, Living).
The charm of Ms. Kawakami's work lies in its feminine, soft appearance and the distinct feeling of the artist's touch. Her pieces are created using a type of hand-building called "coil building," where clay is rolled into long coils, stacked one by one, and then smoothed by hand to form the desired shape.
Hand-building is a technique that can be physically demanding, but Ms. Kawakami has always been drawn to the process of stacking each coil, the sense of speed, and the high degree of freedom in shaping, and has continuously created her work using this method.
Her works are crafted with an emphasis on being "easy to use daily and comfortable to hold," and she verifies their usability in her own daily life. While utilizing the gentle undulations unique to hand-building, she also incorporates sharpness to achieve a clean form.
The works created by Ms. Kawakami in this way exude a warmth characteristic of handcrafted items, while also possessing a presence that subtly elevates the space around them.