田川 舞
Mai Tagawa
Mai Tagawa
small plate
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: Ceramic
- Diameter: Approx. 7cm
- Height: Approx. 3cm
- Sealing: Required
- Microwave: Not safe
- Dishwasher: Not safe
- Oven: Not safe
- Direct heat: Not safe
Some aspects, such as the shape, degree of distortion, texture, and color, may not be clearly visible in the images.
Please understand that each piece of pottery is handcrafted by the artist.
Additionally, small indentations (pinholes) may be present. These are natural occurrences during the firing process and do not indicate a defective product.
Please enjoy them as part of the piece's unique character.
For detailed care instructions, please refer to the "Care Instructions" section above.
Tableware featuring expansive scenery
Her ceramic pieces, crafted with glazes that seem to reflect the sky we've seen before. Their appeal lies in the delicate, soft colors and the crimson gradations reminiscent of a sunset sky.
White, awaiting the sunset after a light rain.
The serene blue of the evening sky stretching across.
Gray, when light pierces through the clouds.
And navy, as the sunset gently melts into night.
Each piece quietly encapsulates the beautiful expressions of the sky that nature reveals for just a fleeting moment.
This bean dish has a rare form, with the rim gently drawn inward, creating a delicate yet dignified elegance within its cuteness.
It's perfect for serving pickles or condiments, or for butter and jam alongside bread.
After your meal, you can use it to artfully arrange small fruits or sweets.
It's a versatile piece that complements any season or cuisine.
Tagawa-san's small plates blend seamlessly with both Japanese and Western cuisine, gently enhancing the food arranged on them.
I recommend the enjoyable experience of collecting them in different colors for your family, or choosing one based on your mood for the day.
Her ceramic pieces, crafted with glazes that seem to reflect the sky we've seen before. Their appeal lies in the delicate, soft colors and the crimson gradations reminiscent of a sunset sky.
White, awaiting the sunset after a light rain.
The serene blue of the evening sky stretching across.
Gray, when light pierces through the clouds.
And navy, as the sunset gently melts into night.
Each piece quietly encapsulates the beautiful expressions of the sky that nature reveals for just a fleeting moment.
This bean dish has a rare form, with the rim gently drawn inward, creating a delicate yet dignified elegance within its cuteness.
It's perfect for serving pickles or condiments, or for butter and jam alongside bread.
After your meal, you can use it to artfully arrange small fruits or sweets.
It's a versatile piece that complements any season or cuisine.
Tagawa-san's small plates blend seamlessly with both Japanese and Western cuisine, gently enhancing the food arranged on them.
I recommend the enjoyable experience of collecting them in different colors for your family, or choosing one based on your mood for the day.
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Mai Tagawa
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Mai Tagawa is a ceramic artist working in Kanagawa Prefecture.
From a young age, she loved drawing, and art was her favorite subject. Seeing the Shigaraki (Shiga prefecture) ware mugs and saucers her parents cherished, she was drawn to the beautiful scarlet gradation that appeared on the pottery and began to think, "Someday I want to make pieces like this myself." With that desire in her heart, she studied ceramics at Tama Art University.
After graduating, she became independent and initially focused on creating pieces that made use of the scarlet expressions created by the reactions of glaze and clay. In recent years, she has also actively engaged in carbonization firing, exploring the possibilities of rich colors shown by the clay itself.
"I wanted to see the range of color gradations that clay could produce, so I started creating pieces using carbonization firing. I can never predict the finished color, so opening the kiln is always exciting," she says.
Her words reveal her pursuit of the accidental beauty created by nature in her work.
The artists she respects are Lucie Rie, known for her delicate and refined forms, and Shunsai Takahashi, the creator of the Shigaraki ware mugs her parents cherished. Tagawa's admiration for Lucie Rie's neat forms and Shunsai Takahashi's powerful yet warm style is also reflected in Tagawa's delicate forms and her beautiful works featuring scarlet gradations woven by nature.
The delicate forms and the unique colors born in the kiln. The harmony of these two elements in Tagawa's bowls and vases deepens their expression with use, adding a quiet touch of color to daily life.
"I hope you can enjoy my works for a long time," she says.
Please enjoy each piece with Tagawa's heartfelt wish.