It’s no secret that I cannot resist Marimekko.
As Japan is a key market for Marimekko, they produce annual ranges and colourways that are available exclusively there, which for me, as an amateur collector was irresistible! Carrying fragile porcelain back in my hand luggage was less so…
I picked up the Kestit design in blue, and Kurjenpolvi in dark green.
I also couldn’t resist a piece of Hakusan Porcelain, which is very famous in Japan. This shallow rice bowl was designed by ceramic artist Masahiro Mori and, although it looks quite traditional, it is somewhat unusual in that its shape is rather flat. Normally, rice bowls are much smaller and deeper to help retain heat.
I thought both looked most lovely when photographed against the black walls in the back garden.
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