Moriyama Kiln - "Ishizara" Lava stone platter

“Ishizara” – “Ishi” means stone, and “zara” means plate. This platter is made from lava stone, local soil, and volcanic ash glaze sourced from Aso, the active volcano in Kumamoto. The shiny glaze gives it a striking, almost lava-like appearance—holding it feels like holding real molten rock!

Each piece is handcrafted by Itaru Moriyama in Amakusa, Japan. Inspired by nature, he incorporates clay from his own backyard, making every piece slightly unique in glaze and size.

• Sold separately
• Approximate measurement: overall 15"L x 4" W x 1/4" H
• Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
• Material: ceramic
• Care instruction: Hand wash only!, not oven safe 

Story:

Itaru Moriyama is a young ceramicist who started his own kiln after years of experience at a legendary ceramic company in the Amakusa area in Japan. During these years, he was making more than 200-250 plates and bowls everyday. Itaru said towards the end of his career at the company, he could make more than 200 pieces of the same bowls with his eyes closed. Everyday felt like 5 mins and that was the time he thought he wanted to start his own kiln and create what he truly wanted. He mixes iron and local soils for his works.