Kimekomi Year of the Rat Okimono zori clogs and in 2001 he became

and in 2001 he became an Intangible Cultural Property of Mie Prefecture in recognition for his akae overglaze techniques

8”) x 28

Also Kyo-ware potters tend to put more focus on decorating the interior

and this was because the chawan had special significance due to his deep connection with Todaiji Temple

Kimekomi Year of the Rat Okimono zori clogs and in 2001 he became*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage kimekomi rat okimono made around 20 years ago. Kimekomi refers to fabric art using a solid base such as wood. The process for making okimono involves several different steps. First the artisan marks lines on the base and carves them to make grooves along the surface. Silk is then cut and tucked into the grooves,