Plate by Kazunaga Ota 太田一永

This plate by Kazunaga Ota is crafted from venison leather, revealing the natural grain, texture, and subtle markings of the hide. Each plate carries unique variations in tone and surface, reflecting the organic origin of the material. The form is simple and functional: a flat, shallow vessel suitable for serving, holding objects, or as a decorative element. Its warm tactile quality and earthy presence create a harmonious balance between utility and natural beauty.

About the Artist

Kazunaga Ota is a Japanese artisan known for transforming wild deer hides into functional, hand‑crafted objects. Based in a rural mountain village, he draws on local natural materials and traditional techniques, often using plant-based dyes to highlight the leather’s texture and color. Ota’s work celebrates resourcefulness, respect for nature, and the subtle beauty of organic materials, creating pieces that are both practical and meditative, each carrying the tactile signature of his hand.