White bear Cup Yellow x Polka Dots | Kumiko Ishikawa

Gently alongside your daily life.

These cute and charming works incorporate a desire to be a part of your daily life, along with a touch of playfulness. They are vessels that transform everyday moments into special occasions.

Each piece is carefully shaped one by one using a combination of pottery wheel and slab construction, then painted with brushes using paints and glazes, and finally glazed over again. These heartfelt creations, born from such time-consuming processes, bring a deep and warm expression.

As she says, she is drawn to the deep flavors of modern and functional designs from Scandinavia and Germany, as well as old objects that have accumulated over time, and these essences are scattered throughout her creations. They deliver a warmth that allows you to discover new charms each time you see them and feel your heart relax each time you use them.

The contrast between the smooth feel on your fingertips when you hold it and the rustic texture with a strong presence gives you the sensation of conversing with the earth itself. It is a vessel that brightens your mood just by holding it and makes your dining table joyful and light.

As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness/pooling, slight wobbling, and subtle variations in patterns. Also, some items may show differences in glaze application or crazing, but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these unique expressions that are characteristic of handmade items. We cannot guarantee which item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we will email you separate photos.

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