Yeti Plate | Mikiko Kato

Bringing Whimsy into Everyday Life

The Yeti, said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains. Its expression is so endearing it brings an involuntary smile to your face. With its open mouth, it possesses a mysterious charm that goes beyond mere cuteness. This adorable vessel was created with the artist's desire to bring "whimsy" into everyday life.

Its form evokes a sense of ancient clay figures and Oriental ornamentation. It carries an inexplicable charm, a peculiar humor, found in the animal shapes created by ancient peoples. A beauty born precisely because it is not perfectly symmetrical, quietly breathes within this Yeti.

The soft painting style, with its slight blurs, resembles a woodblock print or an eraser stamp. The artist reportedly spends countless hours at a bear sanctuary, never tiring of observing the animals' gestures. There is a palpable warmth that only comes from careful observation. Even in its slightly goofy expression, there is a hint of life.

Whether serving sweet treats or pouring a steaming drink, its presence on the table transforms everyday moments into something a little more like a story. You admire it, you use it, your eyes meet again. Before you know it, it's gently comforting your heart in your daily life.

As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness/pooling, iron spots, slight wobbling, and subtle variations in patterns and designs. Also, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect their use. Please enjoy them as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we can email you additional photos.

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