Description

“I like things that attract your heart and connect you to a world of momentary nostalgia. I grew up with many vintage collectibles around the house that my father had gathered over the years – not works of art that can be seen in a museum, but things that are made by unknown artists yet still treasured by someone for many years. I think it would be nice if I could create such works.”

– Masako Isojima

Masako Isojima

Though formally educated and licensed as a pharmacist, Masako Isojima – mother of Yuka, the founder of rikumo – found her true calling as an artist who explores diverse media, establishing a portfolio that includes painting, woodcarving, botanicals, and sashiko needlework. While in her 60s, friends in the art community encouraged her to take up pottery as well, a pursuit that culminated in her first solo exhibition, Tuchi Asobi, or “Play with Clay.” Today, Isojima continues to work out of her Tokyo studio, creating handmade ceramics of a uniquely organic nature.

Tokyo, Japan

Materials: Clay, food-safe glaze

Dimensions: 3.5″ H x 4″ D

Widest part of the bowl measures 4.5″ W

Care: Hand wash gently. Do not use with metal utensils.