Hazoriwan Bowl Medium
端反椀（中）
The Hazoriwan bowl is meticulously lacquered and carefully shaped by hand in Ishikawa Prefecture.
This Hazoriwan bowl is shaped with a tall foot and softly curving body, which makes it easy to sip from the lip of the bowl. The well-balanced form is ideal for serving miso soup.
The bowl’s rounded form and rich expression are achieved through the honkataji technique. This meticulous process involves lacquering cloth around the bowl’s more delicate areas, such as the edges and base. A base coat made from Wajima jinoko (fired diatomaceous earth sourced from Mt. Komine in Wajima City) is then applied and polished, followed by a middle coat and a final topcoat, each polished to a high finish. Over time, the bowl will develop an elegant lustre and enhanced brightness.
Tōhoku
Tōhoku consists of six prefectures located in the north-east of Honshu island. This region is known for its hot spring (onsen) resorts, colourful festivals, remote sacred mountains and harsh winters. In 2011, the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the region hard; however, the massive efforts in reconstruction are proof of the people’s resilience. Urushi (lacquer) ware, ironware and the crafting of kokeshi dolls make up but a few of the local industries in this lesser-visited region of Japan.
