A Hikidashi chawan is a Japanese tea bowl made using a dramatic firing technique in which the bowl is removed from the kiln while it is still extremely hot. This process creates unique glaze effects that cannot be repeated.
Hikidashi CHAWAN
Hikidashi chawan are tea bowls created using a dramatic firing technique in which the piece is removed from the kiln while still glowing hot. The sudden contact with air transforms the glaze, producing deep blacks and metallic tones unique to each bowl. Originating in tea ceramics of the Momoyama period, the Hikidashi technique captures the moment of fire within the vessel itself. At wanova, we present contemporary Hikidashi tea bowls that embody the dynamic relationship between clay, glaze, and flame.
FAQs
What is a Hikidashi chawan ?
What is the Hikidashi technique ?
The Hikidashi technique involves pulling the ceramic piece directly from the kiln at high temperature. The sudden contact with air causes the glaze to change rapidly, producing distinctive surfaces and colors.
What makes Hikidashi tea bowls unique ?
Each Hikidashi chawan develops unpredictable glaze textures and colors due to the sudden temperature change. No two bowls are ever exactly the same.
When did Hikidashi chawan first appear ?
The technique can be traced back to tea ceramics of the Momoyama period (16th century), when experimental firing methods were widely explored in Japanese tea pottery.
Are Hikidashi tea bowls used in tea ceremony ?
Yes. Hikidashi chawan are sometimes used in tea gatherings and are appreciated for their powerful expression of fire and clay.
Can Hikidashi chawan be used in everyday life ?
Yes. While rooted in tea ceremony tradition, Hikidashi bowls can also be appreciated as contemporary ceramic art or used for enjoying matcha at home.
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