A New Color Joins Blur

This article introduces a new color launched for Masamura Craft's popular Blur collection.

The addition was an elegant, understated Gray.

Here we introduce Gray and the qualities that make the Blur collection special.

Contents

1. About Blur
2. The original colors
３，The new Gray
4. A backdrop for good food
5. Easy to pair with your own tableware
6. A final thought

 

1. About Blur

Blur draws on the tradition of Kiseto ware from the Mino region of Gifu. One of its inspirations is tanpan decoration, in which a metal-based colorant is applied to the bisque-fired surface before the final firing.

Blur began with the idea of applying this technique to create softly spreading color, approaching the surface almost as if dyeing fabric.
Traditional tanpan uses copper to create softly spreading green marks. The studio describes using nickel chloride for Blur White and cobalt chloride for Blue and Brown to develop the collection's distinctive colors. The raised and recessed details are carefully finished by brush.

Carefully developed though the finish is, these pieces feel at home in a casual setting and invite everyday use.

 

2. The original colors

Before this launch, Blur came in White, Blue and Brown.

White has a green accent around the rim, giving the pale base a fresh, playful touch.

Blue offers a stronger contrast than White. Its clear color provides a striking background for vivid ingredients.

With a character reminiscent of vintage Scandinavian tableware, Brown brings a warm, relaxed feeling to the table.

White and Blue make a refreshing combination for spring and summer, while Blue and Brown offer a warmer, slightly nostalgic pairing for autumn and winter.

 

3. Introducing Gray

The original White, Blue and Brown palette gave Blur a friendly, casual character.

We chose Gray as a neutral shade that would work with the original three colors and keep the collection feeling coherent.

The way this glaze was developed is another distinctive detail.

Rather than starting with a completely separate glaze formula, the studio developed Gray by combining the glazes used for Blur Blue and Brown. Repeated adjustments and test firings produced the shade we wanted.

Adding Gray opened up a more restrained, elegant way to style the familiar Blur collection.

 

 

4. A backdrop for good food

Gray sits comfortably beside many other colors. It quietly brings out the character of the food around it.

Each color has subtle depth and variation, giving the collection a modern, understated character.

 

It is also lovely with desserts, such as a cake topped with white cream.

The gray space around the cake makes its white cream stand out.

A few raspberries against white and gray create a crisp, contemporary accent and a little café atmosphere at home.

Gray and yellow were a popular color pairing in the year this article was published.

The quiet gray makes juicy yellow fruit look especially vivid.

We often enjoy seasonal colors in our clothes; it can be just as enjoyable to try them at the table.

It works beautifully with red, green and yellow ingredients, making it a versatile choice for salads.

Compared with a white plate, it creates a gentler contrast with a colorful salad.

 

5. Easy to pair with your own tableware

Gray is easy to pair with both food and the tableware you already own.

Using Gray as a base makes it easy to bring together different dishes. Even a casual mix can take on a calmer, more refined character.

 

6. A final thought

The addition of Gray brought Masamura Craft's Blur collection to four colors at the time of this launch.

 

White feels fresh and cheerful.

Blue gives colorful food a bold, striking backdrop.

Brown brings warmth to the table.

Versatile Gray complements both food and other dishes, adding a quiet, modern note to an everyday setting.

 

We hope you will find a color that makes your everyday table feel like your own.