MAIKO SERIES

This series treats unglazed chamotte clay as a tactile canvas for hand-painted colorful motifs. The name “maiko” comes from the Japanese term for an apprentice geisha and literally means “dance child.” Each piece is painted freehand, so no two are alike. The rhythm of the brush gives the forms a quiet sense of movement—like a dance—turning everyday vessels into small, graphic objects. Designed primarily for the table, these cups and bowls balance crisp geometry with raw, unglazed surfaces.