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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 animal figures and patterns. Their rounded shapes are somehow gentle, and holding them brings a comforting warmth that eases the mind. The hazy, soft textures of the patterns and the warmth of the clay combine, enveloping you in a gentle atmosphere, as if you're gazing at a tranquil landscape.
Each piece is carefully shaped one by one using techniques such as slab building, molding, and hand-coiling. The soft contours retain the marks of handwork, and the touch feels like the warmth of the earth. The gently drawn patterns and three-dimensional figures are also unique, each possessing a quiet individuality.
The calm ivory and dark brown earth tones are soothing colors that evoke the warmth of the earth. Simply placing them on your dining table softens the atmosphere and creates a quiet space in your busy day. They are likely to bring a sense of peace that makes you want to take a deep breath.
Enjoy a leisurely tea time with your favorite cakes or baked goods. Spending time surrounded by the gentle patterns and figures will surely make your usual moments a little warmer and more enjoyable. Before you know it, a natural smile will appear – this is a vessel that quietly delivers such tranquil happiness.
As each piece 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. While you cannot choose which specific item you receive, we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we can email you additional photos.
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Product Details
| Origin | Japan |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Size |
Length: approx. 13-13.3cm |
| Electronics |
Microwave: Yes |
| Maruban Ceramics Factory Mihoko Matsumoto |
| 1990 | Graduated from Saga University of Arts and Design, Department of Textile Dyeing |
| Worked in painting and Japanese general goods design at Kyoto Kimono | |
| 2002 | Married into a pottery family in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, a pottery producing region, and learned techniques while helping with the family business. |
| Recommended Care and Precautions from Maruban Ceramics Factory |
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〇The pieces have been sealed, so there is no need to boil them in rice water, but due to the nature of the glaze, crazing may occur if boiling water is poured in. Stains that are difficult to remove with neutral detergent may come off with a melamine sponge. |
| 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, there may be variations in color and shade. |
