[Sales start: Friday, April 24, 9:00 PM] Oval Plate - Elephant
Handling Instructions
【Before using the vessel】
Since sometsuke (underglaze blue) pottery often has many crackles, food colors tend to seep in easily.
We recommend sealing the pottery upon receipt and rinsing it with water before each use. (Allowing it to absorb water beforehand will make it harder for food colors to penetrate later.)
Even with these precautions, please understand that it is unavoidable for some color to gradually seep in over time, as this is inherent to earthenware.
【Care Instructions】
For daily cleaning, wash with a sponge and dish soap, then rinse thoroughly.
It is important to dry the vessels completely after washing, rather than storing them immediately.
If water absorbed by the pottery remains, it can cause odors and mold.
*Avoid prolonged soaking.
This can cause the unglazed body to absorb dirt, leading to mold and stains.
Microwave and dishwasher use is possible,
However, when using a dishwasher, please be very careful as there is a risk of damage due to contact or stacking with other dishes.
【About the texture of the work】
Some pieces may have visible marks from firing supports. These marks may also appear on the hand-painted areas.
This does not affect the functionality. Please understand it as part of the vessel's unique character.
Since all painting is done by hand, there may be individual differences in color development, motif form, and placement.
While we only sell items that have passed inspection, some handmade pieces may have slight warps or wobbles. We appreciate your understanding when making a purchase.
Before Use
- Material: Ceramic
- Width: Approx. 22.5cm
- Length: Approx. 17cm
- Height: Approx. 3cm
- Glaze Treatment: Required
- Microwave: Usable
- Dishwasher: Not usable
- Oven: Not usable
- Direct Heat: Not usable
Some aspects such as shape, degree of distortion, texture, and color may not be clearly visible in the images.
As these are handcrafted items by artisans, there may be individual differences in the color development of the painting, the form of the motifs, and their arrangement.
Additionally, there may be some slight distortions in the form of the vessels, so we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.
For other details, please refer to the care instructions.
An oval plate with traditional astringency and charm.
Ms. Higuchi's works exude a subtle elegance amidst an adorable charm that involuntarily brings a smile to your face.
From familiar flora and fauna to classics such as ancient ceramics and ukiyo-e, she draws inspiration from a wide range of sources and incorporates them into her work.
The randomly applied red iron-painted accents add just the right amount of sophistication and dignified strength to the delicate atmosphere.
The oval plate is a versatile shape, perfect for main dishes, shared side dishes, or one-plate meals.
Its gently concave design allows you to serve stews and saucy dishes with confidence.
The delicate floral paintings on the rim gently accentuate your food, making everyday meals feel naturally more elegant.
The clay is a blend of Shigaraki pottery clay and porcelain clay.
It has the warmth of earthenware and the smoothness unique to porcelain, making it appealing for its reassuring feel in the hand and ease of use.
Each piece has a unique texture.
We hope you find your favorite.
Ms. Higuchi's works exude a subtle elegance amidst an adorable charm that involuntarily brings a smile to your face.
From familiar flora and fauna to classics such as ancient ceramics and ukiyo-e, she draws inspiration from a wide range of sources and incorporates them into her work.
The randomly applied red iron-painted accents add just the right amount of sophistication and dignified strength to the delicate atmosphere.
The oval plate is a versatile shape, perfect for main dishes, shared side dishes, or one-plate meals.
Its gently concave design allows you to serve stews and saucy dishes with confidence.
The delicate floral paintings on the rim gently accentuate your food, making everyday meals feel naturally more elegant.
The clay is a blend of Shigaraki pottery clay and porcelain clay.
It has the warmth of earthenware and the smoothness unique to porcelain, making it appealing for its reassuring feel in the hand and ease of use.
Each piece has a unique texture.
We hope you find your favorite.
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Maki Higuchi
Higuchi Maki
Since childhood, Higuchi-san loved to draw. She would find white paper and devote herself to drawing pictures.
She attended children's drawing classes and was a member of the art club in high school, living with art for many years.
She embarked on a career in pottery after majoring in ceramics at art college.
She says, "There are many fields in crafts, but in pottery, I can shape things with my own hands without using hammers or saws. Also, I find it thrilling and appealing that the 'completion' happens when the piece is fired in a kiln, a process entrusted to something beyond my control." Her words convey a strong passion for creation.
Her style, which combines cuteness with a subtle depth that grows with each viewing, is a result of her 12 years of apprenticeship under Tsutomu Motohashi (a disciple of Koichi Tamura, Living National Treasure).
She thoroughly learned and absorbed Japanese traditional crafts and art from a broad perspective, elevating them into her own works.
Furthermore, she values the essence of her work as "tableware" and "crafts," consciously engaging in every step of the ceramic creation process, from clay preparation to firing.
Higuchi-san's works, created by blending Shigaraki ceramic clay and porcelain clay, possess both the warmth of earthenware and the smoothness unique to porcelain, offering a comforting feel and pleasant usability when held.
"I would be delighted if my pottery could become everyday tableware, appearing on my customers' tables every day."