Chawan no michi

Chawan no Michi

(The Way of the Bowl)

"Chawan" means the bowl used in the Japanese tea ceremony.
"Michi" means path, or journey.

Together, these words form a poetic expression that symbolizes much more than the object itself:
it represents a way of living, creating, and serving with presence.

This collection gathers pieces inspired by the aesthetics and philosophy of Chanoyu, where simplicity holds depth, and imperfection reveals beauty.
Each bowl is hand-shaped, slow-fired, finished with natural glazes — and carries a Japanese soul.

“Chawan no Michi” is a path of learning, respect, and practice.
An invitation to pause and contemplate — in art and in life.

By admin, 14 March, 2026

Two vases. Two paths.
One shows the marks of the hand. The other keeps silence on its surface.

Both pieces were made in stoneware and fired at 1250 °C. One received a lighter and rougher finish, allowing the gesture of the hand-building process to remain visible. The other is dark, matte, and more restrained.

They are part of the collection Gesture and Silence.

While one piece reveals the movement of the hand, the other holds stillness. The two exist in balance.

By admin, 17 May, 2025

My work began at a moment when I was looking for silence. I found it in clay.

My name is Renata Catena and I am still at the beginning of my journey in ceramics. I have been learning little by little, with my hands and with time, through attempts, mistakes, and small successes that keep me encouraged.

I come from a very busy life. I run businesses and social projects, but it was in ceramics that I found a different place. A slower rhythm. A more present kind of time.