Fumi Kimura’s Utsuwa Talk

Fumi Kimura's Utsuwa Talk

Fumi Kimura's Utsuwa Talk

Chapter 6: Momiji-gari and unkin patterns

One of the patterns used on Japanese pottery is unkin (cloud brocade). Unkin refers to overglaze enamels depicting momiji (maple) leaves and sakura in an imitation of the Rimpa-school style of painting. This pattern features the Japanese people’s much-loved sakura and momiji, which are symbols of spring and autumn, respectively. It is an extremely handy pattern to have as it can be used any time of the year, regardless of the season. The design’s treatment...

Fumi Kimura's Utsuwa Talk
Fumi Kimura's Utsuwa Talk

Fumi Kimura's Utsuwa Talk

Chapter 1: Talking about ko-zara

The small plates, or ko-zara, that Japanese on their dining tables every day are such handy little things. Ko-zara came into being through Japan’s Honzen-ryori, a full-course haute cuisine style of eating where meals were served on trays. A tiny bowl known as a “choko” (what later came to serve as the sake cups with which we are familiar today) used to be placed in the center of the main tray. Choko were filled with...

Fumi Kimura's Utsuwa Talk