Asahiyaki
Based in Uji, Kyoto, Asahiyaki is among the oldest ceramic kilns in Japan, having crafted tea wares in the same family for 425 years. This rich history provides a unique perspective of time. Clay used today was extracted two generations ago, just as new clay is prepared for future generations. Tea vessels are not considered complete when they emerge from the kiln; they reach fulfilment gradually, through years of daily use. Besides making artistic pieces for the tea ceremony and sencha wares for daily use, Asahiyaki collaborates with global brands and restaurants on bespoke tableware collections. Every piece is thrown by hand on the pottery wheel by skilled artisans.
Asahiyaki has been handcrafting teaware in Kyoto for over 425 years, making it one of the oldest ceramic producers in Japan. At 3daysofdesign, Asahiyaki will launch Osaa—a tableware collection designed by Finland–based studio, Kaksikko, in collaboration with three restaurants in Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Kyoto. The collection pieces will be brought to life through an exhibition, alongside food and tea events by the participating restaurants. The name “osaa” comes from the Finnish word for “a part” or “a fragment” that does not yet form a whole. The time captured in clay, the contemplation of form, the memory of taste—each is an osaa.
