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The rusticity of \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e has been appreciated for centuries for its \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ewabi sabi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e nature: unique, austere, imperfect, gaining charm and beauty with time and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the ancient cave kiln, pine tree ash flies and sticks to the clay, adding a natural glaze to the surface. 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During the long wood-firing process, the artisans don’t touch the wares, so it takes years of experience to know how to place the ceramics in the kiln to achieve the greatest outcome. The final appearance of each piece is not entirely predictable, making every dish or sake cup \u003cstrong\u003ewholly original and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e. Making Bizen pottery is so arduous that most kilns only do a firing once or twice a year, or even less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sake set is handcrafted by ceramic artist Toshiaki Mori at the \u003cstrong\u003eHozan Kiln \u003c\/strong\u003ein the town of Bizen. 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