Yamashita Futoshi / ASOBO 040

FUTOSHI YAMASHITA
ASOBO POT (all handmade)

ASOBO POT is fired in the Asobo Kiln, located in the depths of Mount Aso.

It is made from Aso soil, which has natural water retention and absorbency properties.

With a focus on "volcanic origins," the unique pieces are made by scooping up and kneading local materials such as soil, lava, volcanic ash, wood ash, plants, and mud.

The glaze of volcanic ash and plants that falls on the Aso soil,
You never tire of looking at the natural expressions of nature itself.

It is made from soil mixed with Aso black ink soil, and uses fine, hard volcanic ash and ferruginous soil and stones.
It has a special color that resembles rust or an aurora borealis.

There may be some cracks that occur during firing, but please rest assured that they are not breaks.

All are one-of-a-kind original pieces.

Size
φ10.5cm × h7.5cm (φ: outer diameter × h: total height)

○Product number
AS-040

○ Manufacturing location
Japan - made in JAPAN

○ Author
FUTOSHI YAMASHITA

Asobougama Kiln http://ayurcloth.com/asobougama-atrie/

His workshop is located in the heart of Mt. Aso, and he creates pottery using only materials that the Aso volcano provides.
It all starts with collecting the clay and glaze materials.
His style is characterized by its ability to bring out the rough expression of the original clay.