Old tile crest square vase by Rakusai Onishi

Width: 6.5cm Height: 27.5cm

Introduction

The "Kyowa-mon Kaku-vase" by Onishi Rakusai is a work that beautifully combines historical techniques with modern design sensibilities. This vase features a square design that incorporates the tradition of tile making handed down from Baekje, while being reconstructed with a unique, modern interpretation. The simple yet powerful pattern of the old tiles gives the entire piece a sense of weight and warmth.

Old roof tile pattern background

Tile making, influenced by Baekje, took deep root in Japanese temple architecture during the Asuka period. When Asukadera Temple was built in 588, tile makers who came from Baekje worked on Japan's first tiled roofs, and their techniques spread throughout the country. The lotus patterns and joining techniques they created had a huge impact on tile making in later generations. Onishi Rakusai's "Kaku-Vase with Ancient Tile Pattern" is a work that inherits these historical techniques while pursuing a unique aesthetic.

Square flower vase design

The square design of the "Ko-Kawaramon Kaku Vase" is different from traditional round vases in that it has a sophisticated beauty that blends in with modern spaces. The tile pattern decorates the surface of the vase, making the viewer feel the passage of time from ancient times. Its simple yet powerful appearance brings tranquility and calm to any space just by displaying it.

The aesthetics of wabi-sabi

This vase is a work that stands out for its simplicity of material and lack of decoration, embodying the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. The strength of the antique roof tile pattern and the linear beauty of the square shape combine to create a sophisticated and aesthetic space. Its charm is particularly enhanced in the autumn season, and it is a delicate yet profound masterpiece that combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern sensibilities.

The "Koigawaramon Square Vase" is a piece that inherits the traditions of Baekje while being designed to blend into modern living spaces. The beauty of its square form and the powerful pattern of the Koigawaramon tile embody the spirit of wabi-sabi, making it a piece that gives a sense of dignity and history to your everyday life.