oribe ware

a striking piece of Japanese Pottery. Notice its Lopsided shape and whimsical design. this is Oribe ware. the man who created this style is FURUTA ORIBE. A samurai who lived 400 years ago during the civil wars in Japan. he was also a master of tea ceremony.

Oribe ware ,which is still produced today, has three distinctive characteristics.

1)The first is the unusual shape of the pieces. Oribe would take the symmetrical shapes produced on a wheel and intentionally distort them. Ceramics created in this way are full of dynamic individuality. Ever piece has its own personality.

2)The second characteristic of Oribe ware is its varied patterns. Actually, many of these designs are based on everyday life and natural things all around us.

3)The third characteristic of Oribe ware is its colour, Green is frequently used. The green hue is created with a glaze. The glaze applied to the surface of a biscuit-fired piece, forms a waterproof coating and is used for decoration.

A finish that could be regarded as uneven has come to be seen by the Japanese as having a richly expressive beauty.

Oribe did not distinguish himself on the battlefield. His real talents lay in the realm of "CYA-NO-YU" tea ceremonies. And his dynamic ceramics with their unusual designs had a great impact on the world of tea. Even today, four centuries later, Oribe ware retains that same fresh appeal. It is still widely used, not just in the tea ceremony but also in Japanese restaurants and homes.

Oribe is also popular overseas. There is a exhibition held in the United states, for example. Many people were enthralled by the freshness of the Oribe ware and its bold shapes and patterns. The unique aesthetics and ceramic techniques of a tea master who lived four centuries ago, transcend time and space to continue providing delight to many people today.