Miyoko Ihara - Misao The Big Mama And Fukumaru The Cat basic dress Sakurajima volcanic ash is kiln-baked

Sakurajima volcanic ash is kiln-baked into white porcelain to create these round bowls from designer Yusuke Kido at One Kiln in Japan

This brass incense holder is designed by Taku Shinomoto and made in Takaoka

Fabric earrings with brass and glass beads and a titanium Post from Japanese brand  Vlas Blomme

Will age beautifully with proper care

Each container is composed of a natural wood with a boldly colored top

Miyoko Ihara - Misao The Big Mama And Fukumaru The Cat basic dress Sakurajima volcanic ash is kiln-bakedMiyoko Ihara graduated from the Nippon Photography Institute in 2002. Around that time, she began photographing her grandmother, Misao, in order to document her life. One day, Iharas grandmother found an odd eyed kitten in the shed. She named the cat Fukumaru, and since then the two have been inseparable. This touching and beautiful photo book captures the everyday life of elderly Misao and her steadfast feline companion, following them as together