Kasumi floret cup Oribe pottery Kitagama Kasumi Hiroshige Kato Seto ware

Utensils with a simple expression

A cute cup with a cute flower pattern. The Kasumi floret pattern is created by drawing each petal one by one by using the direction of the brush. Mr. Kato's careful and detailed craftsmanship shines through. The moss-like deep green of the Oribe glaze is beautiful, and the incisions that spread throughout the vessel add depth of flavor. It has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, and will create a peaceful time at your dining table.

Blends into daily life

Enjoy a cup of warm green tea or hojicha during a short break. When lined up with dango and dorayaki, it looks like an old folk cafe. Add the vegetable sticks and serve with miso on the side. Cups without handles can be used in a variety of situations depending on how you use them.

Size	Diameter approx. 7.6-8.0cm Height approx. 8.1-8.7cm
Weight	Approx. 171g
Material	Ceramics
Microwave Dishwasher	Microwave ○ Dishwasher ○
Open fire Oven	Open fire × Oven ○
Author's recommended maintenance	・We recommend sealing the oven before use. ・After using the container, wash it as soon as possible, dry it thoroughly, and store it in a dry place. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. Even if there are stains, please do not use bleach as it will damage the texture of the penetration.
Product characteristics/ Handling precautions	・Based on the material of tea pottery. As you use it, the penetration will grow, and you will notice changes in color and texture over time. ・As it is handmade, each item may vary slightly in color, shape, size, thickness, etc., and there are individual differences. ・There may be pinholes, etc., and the pattern and color may be different. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery.

Things you should know before purchasing

What creates the expression of a pottery are spots, scratches, unevenness in the glaze, shading, and bending of the shape that cannot be seen in mass-produced products. The charm of handmade pottery is that it may have pinholes, intrusions, distortions, etc., and is not perfectly arranged, but each one is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and no two are exactly the same. Please enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter as these are the unique characteristics of handmade pottery. 【Individual difference】 The size of the pottery and handle differs from piece to piece. [Uneven color/uneven baking] The glaze is carefully applied one by one by hand, so the glaze may not be applied evenly. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇Larger pinholes may be seen as shown in the photo. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. ■For more information, please see here. Characteristics of containers and things you should understand when purchasing < /u>

About series development

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Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato

1959 Born in Akatsu-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture After graduating from Meiji University in 1983, he entered the family business Kasen Toen and studied under his grandfather Senzaemon and father Kasen. 1987 Participated in Los Angeles JAPAN Expo 1998 Inherited the 12th generation of Akatsuyaki pottery Kitagama 2003 Supervised and published the new edition of Introduction to Ceramics (Tatsumi Publishing) 2019 Workshop at The Potters’ studio in San Francisco, USA Workshop in Barcelona, ​​Spain Nagoya Gakuin University Part-time lecturer (ceramics theory, ceramics practice) This pottery has been in operation for 12 generations since the Edo period in the Seto and Akatsu areas. Based on tea kaiseki pottery, we continue to use local materials and techniques to create pottery that is useful for everyday use. Tea pottery is something that can be used and cultivated. We hope you enjoy using it for a long time, just like you would with wood, cloth, leather, etc.

Seto ware

Seto ware is a general term for pottery made mainly in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, which is a rare production area in Japan where both pottery and porcelain are fired. Ceramics are characterized by decorations that make full use of glaze, as exemplified by the country's traditional craft ``Akatsu ware,'' while porcelain is decorated with beautiful blue colors using a pigment called Gosu, typified by ``Seto Sometsuke ware.'' It's a feature. There is such a wide variety of pottery that it is said that ``There is nothing that cannot be made in Seto.''

Photo from the artist

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