blur 10 cm Plate

blur was created by masamura craft in 2015.
The series grew from a craftsperson's suggestion to use chloride colorants that soak into the ceramic body. This small plate is the blur piece that works most closely with the others in the collection.
The small size is useful for butter and makes frequent appearances on the table.

It may not be the most obvious use, but the bowl and plate make an excellent lidded pair.
It is a convenient size for storing a small amount of leftover food in the refrigerator.
We deliberately adjusted the feel of the carving to harmonize with both the bowl and the other plates.

Pair it with blur Coffee Cup S as a cup and saucer. We had rarely made cups this small before, and after developing it, we rediscovered how convenient the size could be. It is just right for a quick coffee on a busy morning, with a design that has a hint of Scandinavia.

blur draws on Kiseto, a traditional style of Mino ware from Gifu. The technique called tanpan applies a penetrating metallic colourant to bisque-fired pieces before the final firing.

blur began with the idea of adapting this technique to create softly diffused colour, approaching the process almost like dyeing fabric.
Traditional tanpan uses copper to create a diffused green. For blur, nickel chloride produces the white finish, while cobalt chloride is used for blue and brown. Colouring the raised and recessed areas receives particular attention, drawing on the craftsperson’s skill to achieve an even finish with a brush.
A broad range of pieces covers everyday meals, with three colors to mix and match.

blur offers four plate sizes for different foods: 10 cm for butter or olive oil, 16 cm for individual servings, 20 cm for bread or lunch, and a generous 24 cm for dinner or a complete meal on one plate. Try mixing colors, too.

In Tajimi, Gifu, one of Japan's leading tableware-producing regions, masamura craft artisans carefully shaped and decorated each piece by hand. The brand disappeared for a time as circumstances changed. Those earlier pieces retained a lasting sense of craftsmanship, warmth and familiarity.
We carry forward those designs and techniques, combining them with contemporary production methods and design to offer a new masamura craft for the lifestyles ahead.
POTPURRI's sister brand masamura craft is developed collaboratively by 大脇彩子, formerly of the now-closed tableware maker Masamura Seitosho in Tajimi, Gifu, model maker and artist 岩城宏行, and POTPURRI designer Hiroyuki Okami.