ONOMICHIYA baja sur / Clay lamp collection
Clay lampshade / 土器ランプシェー
The clay lampshade collection is an evocation of ‘one time, one meeting’. (一期一会 / ichigo-ichie） It is a Japanese idiom known to be expressed in the 16th century by tea master Sen no Rikyū.
It is a state of mind to recognize and treasure the unrepeatable nature of a moment. There are things which cannot be replaced, even in times when seemingly everything is replaceable
All lampshades are handcrafted by a local clay artist in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur Mexico. The clay is individually formed by her hands, each lampshade embodies a touch of individuality.
The lampshades are dried and then pit-fired. During the firing process, organic waste is used as a firing fuel, mixed with minerals. It is set ablaze, then the fire is allowed to slowly burn down overnight before uncovering the pit. The alchemy of fire and minerals creates wonders. The coloring and textures on the surface are the result of smoke leaving its mark which can not to be repeated. It is a signature of an expression of the moment. This organic process of creation is the reason each one of them is truly one of a kind.
The lampshades are designed in 4 styles: Plate, Wave, Cup & Bell.
Each lamp is numbered.
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