Takahiro Manome Bird Incense Holder: Lapis Blue

A beautiful and timeless piece by contemporary Japanese ceramicist Takahiro Manome.

Originally trained as a sculptor, Manome works from a mountainside studio in Kasama, a renowned pottery town in Japan.

He has handcrafted these ceramic incense holders with his signature ‘kohiki’ slip glaze; a softly coloured, powdery and crackled finish, reminiscent of a canvas with layers of paint. Balanced with the smooth, organic shape, it brings a warm feeling to his work, a presence of nature in the home.

Manome’s signature ‘bird in flight’ motif conveys a sense of gentleness and calm. Use as a holder for burning stick incense.