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The name of Kurama stones comes from the name of the Kuramagawa river, which is located near Kyoto, Japan. It was in this river that a "vein" of ferruginous granite was formed, giving rise to these well-known stones.
Due to the scarcity and high prices that natural Kurama stones reach nowadays, inspired by their originality, many ceramicists make pots simulating the shapes and textures of Kurama.
These ceramics modeled after Kurama stones are used in bonsai styles where the emphasis is on nature; styles such as "Wind-beaten," forests, or plants with a lot of deadwood fit perfectly with Kurama.
The blocks of these stones (Kurama ishi) were usually found in the form of flat or curved layers, which when separated gave rise to different shapes reminding us of the various lunar cycles, such as Mikazuki (waning crescent).
But the most common was Funagata (boat-shaped), widely used for inclined style Bonsai. There are also Kuramas with flatter shapes, suitable for the formation of groves.
Among the classification of Kurama stones, there is another variety called Kurokurama, which is black in color and is used for Suiseki and Ikebana.
Some of the sensations evoked in the creation of Kuramas:
Wabi: can mean melancholic, sad, quiet, still, modest, lonely, disappointed, calm. Wabi is a subjective feeling evoked by an object.
Sabi: can mean old, serene, ancient, mature. The presence of Sabi suggests luster or other signs of time.
Shibui: can mean quiet, elegant, moderate, reserved, and refined. Quiet and discreet elegance.
Yugen: can mean obscurity, emptiness, mysterious, profound, uncertain.