Mark Cooper has kindly shared his excellent photos of Shohin (20 cm / 8 inch high), Kifu (around 25-35cm / 10-14 inches) and then some Chuhin (maximum 45cm / 18 inch), shown at Noelanders Trophy 2012, in Belgium. All photos … Continue reading
Specially imported modern Mame bonsai pots from Horie Bikoh kiln in Japan arrived yesterday. I have been searching for especially this kind of pot for some time, but newer came across it until now. Tomohiro Masumi from Koju-en in Kyoto … Continue reading
Today I have launched the first Shohin-bonsai Android app in the world for Shohin-bonsai. Now you can have this blog and the Shohin-bonsai Europe Studio website in your pocket were ever you go. Get the latest news from the blog … Continue reading
Having some time available these days I have reorganized some articles upon request. These progression articles hopefully will inspire to do some shohin and mame bonsai from either prepared material or ordinary garden stocks. At the moment six examples are … Continue reading
I am fortunate to have the excellent Danish shohin and kusamono potter Elsebeth Ludvigsen around. Elsebeth delivers from time to time some very good pots with her own unique style. Danish clay crafts have a good reputation in Europe and the traditions are shown in bonsai pots all over Europe from especially English, German, Danish and Holland potters (I may miss some, but these are who I am aware of, apologies for any let out).
The last edition are showing Elsebeths great glazes, and I have already some trees ready to go in their new homes in spring. A very happy new year gift to receive, looking forward to repotting ahead of us.
