Hidasuki Bloom Water Basin
The Hidasuki Bloom Water Basin is a work of structured elegance, reflecting Mori Toshiaki’s pursuit of geometric repetition and creative innovation in Bizen ware. Its rhythmic, cylindrical panels, shaped with deliberate regularity, come together to create a form that feels both precise and organic. Fired in a gas kiln, this carefully controlled process brings Mori’s vision to life—a piece where simplicity in structure gives rise to new and unexpected beauty.
Inspired by the resemblance to a flower, Mori imbued the basin with a warm, fiery tone through the hidasuki (fire cord) technique, where straw wrapped around the clay leaves vibrant, flame-like patterns during firing. The flowing streaks evoke the gentle whorls of petals or the swirling motion of a vortex, adding a sense of movement to the basin’s stable design. Achieved through a two-step firing process, the colors are enhanced and refined, creating clean yet dynamic lines.
Beyond its sculptural presence, this water basin offers versatility. It becomes a flower vessel, embracing seasonal blooms and branches with quiet grace, as though returning them to nature. Its cylindrical design interacts seamlessly with its surroundings, instilling a sense of calm and understated elegance. Whether as a focal point in an interior or as a vase for floral arrangements, it exudes poise and inspired creativity.
Through the Hidasuki Bloom Water Basin, Mori Toshiaki continues to explore the boundaries of Bizen ware, merging architectural precision with natural inspiration. The result is a piece that is both grounded in tradition and strikingly contemporary.
