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Bigei: The Tokoname Potter Behind the Hand-Burnished Vermilion Clay
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Bigei: The Tokoname Potter Behind the Hand-Burnished Vermilion Clay
Bigei pots are unmistakable for their smooth, hand-burnished vermilion clay and quiet, tree-first design. Here's what we know about the potter behind the name, and why his kiln's closure is... Read more...