田川 舞
Mai Tagawa
Mai Tagawa
plate 17.5cm blue/white
Handling Instructions
【Before Using Your Pottery】
As this plate are pottery, they are naturally absorbent.
We recommend "seasoning" (sealing) the pottery before use to help prevent stains, mold, and the absorption of odors.
With glazed pieces, the color of food may sometimes seep into the fine crackle patterns (*kannyu*) in the glaze; we hope you will appreciate this as part of the item's unique character.
Please avoid using the microwave or dishwasher whenever possible.
【Care Instructions】
For routine care, wash with a sponge and dish soap, then rinse thoroughly.
It is important to let the piece dry completely after washing.
*Please avoid soaking the pottery for extended periods.
Because the clay is highly absorbent, the unglazed body can soak up dirty water, potentially leading to mold or stains.
Before Use
- Material: Pottery
- Diameter: Approx. 17cm
- Height: Approx. 1.5cm
- Sealing: Required
- Microwave: Not safe
- Dishwasher: Not safe
- Oven: Not safe
- Direct heat: Not safe
Please note that each of these vessels is a handmade item, crafted individually by an artist.
Additionally, you may observe small indentations (pinholes), which are a natural phenomenon occurring during the firing process and are not considered defects.
Please enjoy them as part of the unique character of the piece.
For detailed care instructions, please refer to "Care Instructions" above.
Gentle colors that blend into everyday life
A 17cm flat plate, enveloped in a soft aura.
While boasting a modern and stylish form, the thinly applied glaze, which allows the earthenware body to be felt, gently conveys the warmth unique to ceramic ware.
Soft white, reminiscent of morning mist,
and gentle blue, like the sky after rain.
Both are calm hues that naturally complement the colors of your food.
It's the perfect size for a single slice of toast.
Use it for toast at breakfast or as a cake plate for a snack.
Pair it with a soup cup as a saucer for a cafe-like atmosphere.
Its flat shape makes it versatile, whether you're layering small plates or using it as a side dish.
Especially during seasons when the heat makes you lose your appetite, we hope you can enjoy a pleasant mealtime with your favorite tableware.
A 17cm flat plate, enveloped in a soft aura.
While boasting a modern and stylish form, the thinly applied glaze, which allows the earthenware body to be felt, gently conveys the warmth unique to ceramic ware.
Soft white, reminiscent of morning mist,
and gentle blue, like the sky after rain.
Both are calm hues that naturally complement the colors of your food.
It's the perfect size for a single slice of toast.
Use it for toast at breakfast or as a cake plate for a snack.
Pair it with a soup cup as a saucer for a cafe-like atmosphere.
Its flat shape makes it versatile, whether you're layering small plates or using it as a side dish.
Especially during seasons when the heat makes you lose your appetite, we hope you can enjoy a pleasant mealtime with your favorite tableware.
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Mai Tagawa is a ceramic artist working in Kanagawa Prefecture.
She has loved drawing since childhood, and art was her favorite subject. Seeing the Shigaraki (Shiga prefecture) ware mugs and saucers her parents used, she was drawn to the beautiful scarlet gradients that appeared in the ceramics, and she began to think, "Someday I want to create works like these myself." With that aspiration in mind, she studied pottery at Tama Art University.
After graduating, she became independent and initially focused on creating works that utilized the scarlet hues produced by the reactions of glazes and clay. In recent years, she has also actively engaged in carbonization firing, exploring the potential of the rich colors shown by the clay itself.
"I started making works using carbonization firing because I wanted to see the range of gradients in the clay. The finished colors are completely unpredictable, so opening the kiln is always an exciting moment."
These words from Ms. Tagawa reveal her pursuit of the accidental beauty created by nature in her works.
Her respected artists are Lucie Rie, known for her delicate and refined forms, and Shunsai Takahashi, the creator of the Shigaraki ware mugs her parents used. Her admiration for Lucie Rie's elegant forms and Shunsai Takahashi's powerful yet warm style is also reflected in Ms. Tagawa's delicate forms and the beautiful scarlet gradients woven by nature in her works.
Delicate forms and unique colors created in the kiln. The harmony of these two elements in Ms. Tagawa's bowls and vases deepens in character with use, adding a quiet touch of color to daily life.
"I hope you will enjoy my works for a long time."
Please enjoy each piece with Ms. Tagawa's sentiments in mind.