New Creations Full of Experimental Spirit from a Ceramic Designer's Self-Made Brand

REDUCTION FACTORY

Subtle Variations in Appearance Due to Firing Temperature Differences. Beauty Like an Art Piece.

This self-made brand is where Kaotaro Abe, who was involved in the development of the ceramic series "HASAMI PORCELAIN" and "Common," handles all processes: forming, glazing, and firing.

Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi

Kaotaro Abe is a ceramic designer who has been involved in the development of numerous products and is known as a key figure in the industry.

REDUCTION FACTORY was launched by Abe in 2016 with the desire to reflect his work as a designer by personally handling all stages of ceramic production, including forming, glazing, and firing.

The newly released "Layered" series explores the theme of irregularities in the production process.

While maintaining a uniform form, subtle differences in firing temperature create individual variations on the surface, resulting in pieces that are as practical as they are artful.

The aesthetic can be described as a fusion of form and the designer's experimental spirit. This series comprises a total of 16 shapes, including mugs, plates, and flower vases.

Layered
Price | ¥1,200–¥5,000 (excluding tax)

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