{"product_id":"kuromiyaai_etsuke-renge_g","title":"Spoon G | Kuromiya Ai","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe excitement of that time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe moment your eyes meet on the street, your heart skips a beat. These adorable cats were born from the memory of such an encounter. Slightly whimsical and somehow friendly, their exquisite expressions and sense of distance are lovingly expressed.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Ai Kuromiya's painted spoon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC05554_6483f565-cce0-40c2-97ec-21d5bc487d25_480x480.jpg?v=1766904381\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the reasons why you can't help but smile is the richness of the cats' expressions. They're not too cute, but they certainly have a charming and mysterious presence. They're realistic, yet full of cuteness and humor, and just looking at them will soothe your soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Ai Kuromiya's painted spoon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC06078_480x480.jpg?v=1766904380\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom expressive wooden cat sculptures to relaxed cat poses and fluffy fur painted on dishes and glass. As he moves back and forth between wood carving and painting, the world of cats is gradually expanding as each is inspired by the other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Ai Kuromiya's painted spoon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC05981_7f05c9c0-eeab-48a7-89ee-a4596403f9ef_480x480.jpg?v=1766904381\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a piece that gently accompanies you in your daily life. Not only for everyday use, but also for relaxing and treating yourself, or when welcoming important guests. When you pick it up, your mind will naturally relax and conversation will surely flow. Enjoy the joyous moments that will bring a smile to your face every time your eyes meet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Ai Kuromiya's painted spoon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC06013_780007c0-b53f-405e-bcc3-b111ed87cda8_480x480.jpg?v=1766904381\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, size, weight, thickness, uneven glaze, and subtle differences in the design and pattern. There may also be variations in the glaze application, pinholes, or iron powder (black spots), but this does not affect the usability of the piece. Please enjoy the unique features that only a handmade piece can offer. You cannot choose which item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to receiving it. If you are interested, please contact us before shipping and we will email you a photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ai-kuromiya\" title=\"List of works by Ai Kuromiya\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eList of works by Ai Kuromiya\u003c\/a\u003e ◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003ePottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 18\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: approx. 5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approx. 4.6cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 76g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelectronic equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave:\u0026nbsp;Not applicable \u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: Not Not applicable\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not Not applicable\u003cbr\u003eDirect flame: Not Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAi KUROMIYA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 117.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.1717%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBorn in 1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.4233%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.1717%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.4233%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eGraduated from Nagoya City University, Faculty of Arts and Engineering, Department of Design and Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.1717%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2015 to present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.4233%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWorked as a designer for several IT startups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.1717%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.4233%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eStarted wood carving on his own\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.1717%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.4233%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eStarted exhibiting and selling online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.1717%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.4233%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFirst solo exhibition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended care methods and precautions from Kuromiya Ai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*No need to seal before use. *Due to the gold accents, it cannot be used in the microwave. Please be careful. *Please be careful not to rub it with sharp objects as the painting may come off. *After use, please wash gently with a soft sponge or cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding of \"Utsuwa\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, weight, etc. Also, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be uneven color and shading.\u003cbr\u003e〇Since each piece is painted by hand, the expression may vary.\u003cbr\u003eDepending on the product, small holes, small black spots, scratches, protrusions, pinholes, rattles, and distortions may be found due to the manufacturing process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e〇We have processed the product images to make them as close to the actual colors as possible, but the colors and textures may appear different depending on the display screen of your computer or smartphone.\u003cbr\u003e〇In addition to inspection by the manufacturer, kiln, and artist, we only deliver products that have passed final inspection at our store.\u003cbr\u003e*Product photos are sample shots, so the items you receive may not be identical in every detail.\u003cbr\u003e*We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer convenience. Please understand this before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you enjoy the unique \"flavor\" and \"interestingness\" of handmade products that you won't find in mass-produced products from factories!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48164726276346,"sku":"AK-034","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC05810_58d30a6e-6d91-4f75-9d90-a867cbaa9cbd.jpg?v=1766904477","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.xyz\/en\/products\/kuromiyaai_etsuke-renge_g","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}