Sumi Hajiki (墨弾き・墨はじき)
A decorative technique that uses areas of resist, sumi hajiki literally means "ink repel." Sumi hajiki is created by applying ink under areas of colored pigment. During firing, the ink burns off, which also removes any overlying color and leaves voids in the pigment (Wilson 1995:118). This technique is commonly used to crease veins in leaves.
Interior of Sumi Hajiki Kaede Kozara (small dish with ink resist maple leaves )
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Side of Kuro Fukizumi Take Yunomi (teacup with black stenciled bamboo design)
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