aoi

About This Product aoi is a plant representing grace and elegance. Since ancient times, aoi have been used as the heraldry of samurais’ families, and also as decorations in traditional shrines and temples in Japan. The artist was inspired by aoi to design this product. Take a closer look at the remarkable beauty of its shape, curve, cutting, and the profound aesthetic of the blue color extension on the surface. Ceramics, φ12cm x h1cm, handmade in Japan. Hand wash. About Hagiwara Nobuyuki There is a shade of blue we call Hagiwara Nobuyuki Blue. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1979, Hagiwara Nobuyuki revealed his talents in handcrafts and painting at a young age. After graduating from high school, he started to learn about makeup, in order to further pursue the expression of colors. From 2000, he started to work as a professional makeup artist in M.A.C.. While studying in the Graduate Institute of Art and Design in 2002, Mr. Hagiwara found his passion for ceramic art, which changed his lif