{"title":"Hana Toukiyasan 廣田幸雲","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHirota Koun (廣田幸雲)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master ceramic artist at the \"Hana Toukiyasan\" kiln. His work is defined by the “Hana Kessho”(Crystalline) technique, a volatile process where he \"grows\" macro-crystalline patterns within the kiln to mimic blooming flowers or frost, often set against a deep “Indigo Flow” backdrop that evokes a starry night sky or the depths of the ocean. By blending these experimental, jewel-like glazes with traditional Japanese forms, Koun creates one-of-a-kind functional art pieces that are celebrated for their ethereal beauty, scientific precision, and deep connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHana Toukiyasan (陶彩 花と風) is a distinguished ceramic studio located within the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, operated by the husband-and-wife duo Hirota Koun (廣田幸雲) and Hirota Kouka (廣田嵩花). Blending a decade of rigorous Kyoto training with the unique cultural spirit of Nagasaki, the studio is celebrated for its technical mastery of Hana Kessho (Crystal Glaze) and Indigo Flow Glaze, where chemical reactions in the kiln \"grow\" shimmering, flower-like crystals against deep, oceanic blue backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir work ranges from high-end tea ceremony ware to whimsical local motifs like Nagasaki's lucky \"bent-tail cats,\" resulting in a portfolio of \"functional art\" that captures the ephemeral beauty of nature—the \"flowers and wind\"—within a permanent, jewel-like ceramic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bowl","title":"Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook into this bowl and it is like looking down at a frozen pond on a winter morning. Pale crystals spread across the glaze in overlapping blooms of white, silver and soft ivory, each one radiating from its own small centre like frost forming on glass, until they gather at the bottom in a glittering drift of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wide, flared shape opens the surface up to the light, so the crystals shift from pearl to snow as you turn it. Serve something simple in it, or leave it empty on a shelf as a small winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystals are the result of Hana Kessho, the crystalline glaze technique at the heart of Hirota Koun's work. During firing, he \"grows\" the crystals within the glaze, and the patterns they form, like blooming flowers or frost, are different on every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoun works with his wife, Hirota Kouka, at Hana Toukiyasan, their studio in Nagasaki. The bowl is signed 幸雲 (Koun) in blue on the unglazed foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Hirota Koun (Hana Toukiyasan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hana Toukiyasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52549495259412,"sku":"CE-A013-002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-128.jpg?v=1779861956"},{"product_id":"elevated-serving-bowl","title":"Elevated Serving Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaised on a softly waisted pedestal, this wide bowl has the sheen of the inside of a seashell. Crystals bloom across the glaze in overlapping rounds of pearl white and pale silver, spreading out from the centre and thinning towards the rim, where warm ivory shows through a fine web of crackle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted off the table, it gives whatever it holds a small sense of occasion: seasonal fruit, a few wagashi, or a favourite necklace laid down at the end of the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is Hana Kessho, the crystalline glaze technique at the heart of Hirota Koun's work. During firing he \"grows\" the crystals within the glaze, so the flower- and frost-like patterns are different on every piece, here continuing all the way down the stem to the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoun works with his wife, Hirota Kouka, at Hana Toukiyasan, their studio in Nagasaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Hirota Koun (Hana Toukiyasan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pearl necklace shown in the photos is for styling only and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hana Toukiyasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52549495783700,"sku":"CE-A013-001","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/files\/Product-130.jpg?v=1779862044"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2262\/8372\/collections\/Product-1-2_de80d8d5-c7ef-4e6d-aae7-868ccb37d657.jpg?v=1779917190","url":"https:\/\/mizuspace.com\/en-ca\/collections\/hana-toukiyasan.oembed","provider":"Mizu Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}