Aonami waved serving bowl, teal and jade kannyu craquelé glaze, asymmetric silhouette. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, interior view showing teal kannyu craquelé glaze texture. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, unglazed foot with artist seal and natural glaze drips. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, tapered rim detail with kannyu craquelé glaze texture. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, natural glaze drip at the foot, unique to this firing. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, unglazed foot detail showing raw clay and teal glaze pooling at the base. Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, full side view showing asymmetric ceramic form and teal kannyu glaze. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, three-quarter view showing interior teal kannyu craquelé glaze. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Usurai Pottery

Aonami Waved Serving Bowl

¥17,600

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Product Details

In the Box: 1 Handcrafted Waved Serving Bowl
Material: Glazed Pottery with Natural Crazing
Technique: Hyōretsu Kannyū Yū (氷裂貫入釉)
Color Palette: Deep Jade, Cerulean Dusk, Inkstone, Seafoam Frost
Dimensions: Approx. 9.3" × 8.3" × 3.1" (235 × 210 × 80 mm)
Weight: Approx. 22.3 oz (631 g)
Origin: Usurai Pottery, Kyoto, Japan

Exclusivity Note: Every Aonami bowl emerges unique from the kiln. Crazing pattern, glaze drips, and jade tones shift with each firing, never repeating exactly.

The Aonami is a waved serving bowl handcrafted by Taichi Kawai at Usurai Pottery, Kyoto, Japan. It measures 9.3" × 8.3" in width and length, with a depth of 3.1".
The form is asymmetric, with one side rising into a tapered point and the other sweeping low, shaped to suggest a wave in motion.

The glaze technique used is kannyu, a Japanese method that produces a fine network of natural cracks across the ceramic surface during cooling. The same effect is known in Western ceramics as craquelé, or ceramic crazing. On this bowl, the crazing spreads across a deep teal and jade green ground, covering the entire surface.

Each firing produces a different fracture pattern. No two Aonami bowls carry the same surface. Suited for salads, pasta, and shared dishes. Dishwasher safe.

More Information

The Kannyu Glaze
Kannyu (貫入) is a Japanese ceramic technique that produces a fine network of cracks across the glaze surface during cooling. In Western ceramics, the same effect is called craquelé or ceramic crazing.
On the Aonami bowl, the kannyu pattern spreads across a deep teal and jade green ground, tracing the wave form of the piece.
Near the foot of the bowl, the glaze drips and pools naturally before stopping, a mark left by gravity and fire. This detail is different on every piece and cannot be replicated.
This is wabi-sabi expressed in ceramic form: the acceptance of imperfection and transience as the source of beauty. No two Aonami bowls are identical. The crazing, the drips, the pooling at the base: each one belongs to a single firing, and to a single owner.
Aonami, 碧波
The name Aonami is written in Japanese as 碧波.
The character 碧 means blue-green, the color of deep water or jade stone. The character 波 means wave.
Together, they describe both the form and the glaze of this piece: a bowl shaped like a wave, finished in the color of the sea. The name was chosen as a direct expression of what the object is.

Care Guide

About your Aonami Waved Serving Bowl
The Aonami is made to be used, not kept on display. Its character deepens with time and handling. Bring it to the table regularly.

Maintenance

Dishwasher safe: Place the bowl separately in the dishwasher and avoid contact with other dishes during the cycle.
Gentle cleaning: For hand washing, rinse with warm water and mild soap. Use a soft sponge only. Avoid abrasive or rough scrubbing pads. Dry with a soft cloth.
Preservation over time: Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not leave liquids inside for long periods.
With steady care, the kannyu glaze will mature and deepen, adding richness to the bowl's natural character.

The Artist

Taichi Kawai

Location: Kyoto, Japan
Technique: Kannyū
Tradition: Kyoto ware / Shigaraki ware

Kyoto-born Taichi Kawai studied ceramics at the Kyoto Institute of Traditional Crafts, then refined his practice in Shigaraki, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, before founding Usurai Pottery (陶房薄氷) in Kyoto.

His work has been shown in multiple national solo exhibitions.At Usurai, he works with Hyōretsu Kannyū Yū (氷裂貫入釉), a rare glaze that forms a delicate web of translucent lines across the surface, like ice beginning to fracture. This is ceramic crazing in its most considered form.

"I want my pottery to be used every day," he says, "but I also want it to stop you for a moment. Depending on the light, each piece glows differently. Look closely."

Learn more

Aonami waved serving bowl, close-up of unglazed clay foot with artist seal stamp. Taichi Kawai, Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, front central view showing full wave form and teal to silver kannyu glaze. Usurai Pottery, Japan.

Aonami waved serving bowl, macro detail of kannyu craquelé glaze surface and dark unglazed rim edge. Usurai Pottery, Japan.

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Aonami Waved Serving Bowl FAQs

What makes the glaze on the Aonami bowl unique?

The Aonami is finished in a kannyu (貫入) glaze, a Japanese technique that produces a natural network of fine cracks during cooling, also known as craquelé or ceramic crazing.
Near the foot, the glaze drips and pools before stopping, a detail shaped by gravity and fire that differs on every piece.

Why choose a handcrafted serving bowl like the Aonami?

The Aonami is crafted one piece at a time by Taichi Kawai at Usurai Pottery. Each bowl emerges from the kiln with its own crazing pattern and glaze drips. These are not imperfections. They are the direct record of a single firing, making every piece unrepeatable.

What can I serve in the Aonami bowl?

The Aonami bowl is suited for salads, pasta, and shared dishes.
Its asymmetric wave form and generous depth make it a natural centerpiece for the table.

It works equally well as a standalone decorative object.

What is the significance of the wave form in the Aonami bowl?

The name Aonami (碧波) means "blue-green wave" in Japanese.
The bowl's asymmetric silhouette was designed to express wave and motion in ceramic form.
One side rises into a tapered point, the other sweeps low. The shape is not decorative. It is the concept of the piece made physical.

How do I care for the Aonami bowl?

The Aonami is dishwasher safe.
Place it separately and avoid contact with other dishes during the cycle. For hand washing, use warm water, mild soap, and a soft sponge.
Avoid sudden temperature changes and do not leave liquids inside for extended periods.

Do you ship the Aonami to the USA and internationally?

Yes.
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