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Regarding delivery
Regarding delivery
It will be delivered by Yamato Transport.
Shipping charges vary by region.
Kanto/Kansai/Tohoku/Shinetsu/Hokuriku/Tokai 880 yen per destination Chugoku/Shikoku 1,100 yen per destination Hokkaido/Kyushu 1,300 yen per destination Okinawa 1,400 yen per destination
* Free shipping (excluding Okinawa and remote islands) for purchases of 20,000 yen or more.
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Gentle moments that bring a smile
Simple and adorable three-dimensional animal figures and patterns. Their rounded shapes are somehow gentle, offering a warmth that brings peace to your heart when held. The subtly soft texture of the patterns and the warmth of the clay intertwine, enveloping you in a gentle atmosphere, as if you're gazing at a serene landscape.
Each piece is carefully shaped by hand using techniques such as slab building, molding, and hand-pinching. The soft contours retain the marks of handcraftsmanship, and the touch allows you to feel the warmth of the clay. No two pieces are exactly alike, whether it's the gently drawn patterns or the three-dimensional figures, each possessing its own quiet individuality.
The calm ivory and dark brown earth tones are soothing colors that evoke the warmth of the earth. Simply arranging them on your table subtly softens the atmosphere, creating a quiet space even on a busy day. They seem to calm your mind, making you want to take a deep breath.
Enjoy a leisurely tea time with your favorite cake or baked goods. Spending time surrounded by the gentle patterns and three-dimensional figures is sure to make your usual moments a little warmer and more enjoyable. Before you know it, a natural smile will grace your face—these are vessels that quietly deliver such serene happiness.
As each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness, glaze pooling, slight wobbling, and patterns. Additionally, some items may show variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as part of the handmade charm. 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 send you additional photos via email.
◆◆Maruban Ceramics Facrtory collection◆◆
Product Details
| Production area | Japan |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Size |
Length: Approximately 13.3cm |
| Electronics |
Microwave oven: Ok |
| Maruban Ceramics Factory Mihoko Matsumoto |
| 1990 | Graduated from Saga University of Arts (Textile Design) |
| Worked in painting and Japanese general merchandise design in Kyoto kimono industry | |
| 2002 | Married into a pottery family in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture (a pottery producing region), and learned techniques while helping with the family business. |
| Maruban Ceramics Factory's recommended care instructions and precautions |
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〇The products have been sealed, so there is no need to boil them in rice water. However, due to the nature of the glaze, crazing may occur if boiling water is poured into them. For stubborn stains that dish soap cannot remove, a melaminespongemay be effective |
| Understanding "Utensils" |
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〇As each piece is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, color variations and shades may occur. |
