Hand-Turned Oak Earth-Finish Bowl

Hand-Turned Oak Earth-Finish BowlShinichi and Yasue, the self taught artists behind Iida Woodturning, work exclusively with a lathe to celebrate the natural color and grain of wood. This hand turned bowl is an example of their signature earth finish. Inspired by the Japanese concept of sabiwhich is dedicated to finding beauty in the natural aging processits exposed to rain and soil to reach its distinctive texture and patina. Due to natural imperfections in the wood, this one of a

Keep it on hand while you serve negronis or whiskey on ice

especially those that take place at home or surrounded by nature

5mm graphite lead

The Sunset throw features an ombré design and eyelash fringing

the Feldspar fruit bowl in Cornwall clay and bone ash is slip-cast by hand in a plaster mould

The fabric is hand-spun into a soft knit with a shawl collar and raglan sleeves

made from mouth-blown crystal with such thinness that he can expertly manipulate the shape into the fluid silhouettes you see here

they’re glazed in ‘paternoster’ beige – one of the pottery’s unique hand-mixed shades

Not to be sneezed at

where two superimposed layers are submerged with gold and silver leaf to obtain an opaque effect

Once ready

The result is a beautiful frame that’s a joy to layer with