Paper Bowl

Hayamizu Keiichiro

Hayamizu spent many years in Tokyo as an office worker but originally trained at an arts university. He returned to his hometown of Kagoshima to connect with his roots and seek artistic inspiration. His journey led him into its craft culture and he began specializing in the interplay of washi and urushi.

By adopting principles of the 400-year-old craft of ikkanbari, where washi is overlaid on a frame and coated in layers of urushi to create a protective and richly colored surface, Hayamizu’s series blends artistic and practical forms.

His unique approach also incorporates local materials like volcanic ash and local pigments to add depth and originality to the pieces, which take several months to make.

cm: Ø31 x H6
inch: Ø12.2 x H2.4

• The pieces use wood, bamboo, ceramics, and other materials as a base. They are then covered with washi and sealed with a liquid glass coating, with some exceptions.
• Carefully wipe off any moisture with a cloth, and gently wash off any oil with a natural detergent like castile soap, mild dish soap, or baking soda and water. Carefully wipe off any moisture, and then leave to air dry.
• Although you can use a soft sponge, washing directly with your hands will reduce damage and deterioration.
• Please avoid soaking or putting the pieces in the dishwasher, microwave, or dryer, as these may cause warping or damage.
• Please refrain from using sharp objects such as knives on the pieces, which may scratch the coating and damage the urushi.
• Due to the nature of the material, slight warping may occur depending on the balance of moisture in your space.