This "fake" stone pile is a collaboration with ceramic artist Ichinotani. It's inspired by the countless stone piles that cover the entire surface of Amanoyasugawara (Miyazaki Prefecture, the designer's birthplace). Stone piles are still used in many places today for a variety of purposes, including talismans, religious services, and funerals. By mixing two types of clay, a marbled river stone pattern is recreated, and after two firings, the piece is painstakingly polished to mimic the texture of stone. The word "stone pile," derived from the Japanese word "Sainokawara," is a metaphor for "wasted effort." The "just stone" that results from the relentless polishing evokes a sense of tragedy reminiscent of Yoshiharu Tsuge's "The Incompetent Man." It expresses the designer's own identity while also inviting us to reconsider the beauty we see in our everyday lives.

*The inside of the insertion hole is glazed so it can be used as a vase for a single flower.

*As this product is handmade, each one is unique. Please note that there may be slight variations in color and shape.