The “Bizen Origami Series” and its signature work, the “Bizen Ori-Bara (Folded Rose),” are groundbreaking creations born from the encounter between Bizen ware—Japan’s oldest and most representative form of pottery, with over a thousand years of history—and origami, a traditional Japanese art celebrated around the world.

Origami is a uniquely Japanese art that creates infinite forms from a single sheet of paper. Bizen ware, known as the oldest pottery tradition in Japan, has been handed down for over a millennium, its strength and rustic beauty embodying the spirit of the earth itself. When these two traditions unite, ancient clay takes on the delicate beauty of origami, and fragile “paper art” is elevated into enduring “clay art.”

Created by Yoshihiro Kayama, this series respects tradition while boldly pursuing innovation, offering surprise and deep emotion to all who encounter it. The warmth of Bizen ware harmonizes with the lightness of origami, creating moments of special significance in everyday life—moments imbued with the Japanese spirit of omotenashi.

The “Bizen Origami Series,” with its iconic “Bizen Ori-Bara,” preserves tradition while creating new value, allowing people both in Japan and abroad to experience the depth and future potential of Japanese culture. The fusion of Bizen ware and origami is, in itself, a true expression of our omotenashi.

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