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Regarding delivery
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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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A gentle time that brings a smile
Simple and adorable animal figurines and patterns. Their rounded shapes are somehow gentle, and when you hold them, there's a warmth that soothes your heart. The soft, hazy textures of the patterns and the warmth of the clay intertwine, creating a gentle atmosphere, as if you're gazing at a serene landscape.
Each piece is carefully shaped using techniques such as slab building, molds, and hand-coiling. The soft contours retain the marks of handcraftsmanship, and the texture feels like the warmth of the earth. The gently drawn patterns and three-dimensional figures are all 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 arranging them on the table subtly softens the atmosphere, creating a quiet space even in a busy day. They are sure to calm your mind, making you want to take a deep breath.
Enjoy a leisurely tea time with your favorite cake or baked goods. Time spent surrounded by these gentle patterns and figures will surely make your usual moments a little warmer and more enjoyable. Before you know it, you'll find yourself smiling naturally—these vessels softly deliver such serene happiness.
Each piece is handmade, so there may be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness, glaze pooling, slight wobbling, and patterns/designs. Additionally, some pieces 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
| Production area | Japan |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Size |
Length: approx. 13cm |
| Electronic Devices |
Microwave: OK |
| Maruban Ceramics Factory Mihoko Matsumoto |
| 1990 | Graduated from Saga University of Arts and Sciences, Textile Design Department |
| Worked in painting and Japanese miscellaneous goods design at Kyoto Kimono | |
| 2002 | Married into a pottery family in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, a pottery production area, and learned techniques while helping with the family business. |
| Recommended Care Instructions and Precautions from Maruban Ceramics Factory |
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〇The products have been pre-sealed, so there is no need to boil them in rice water, but due to the nature of the glaze, crazing may occur if hot water is poured into them. For stains that are difficult to remove with neutral detergent, a melamine sponge may help. |
| Understanding "Utsuwa" (Ceramicware) |
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〇Due to being handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Also, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be variations in color and shade. |
