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ichi
Japanese Tea cup (1 item)
Handling Instructions
【Before Using Your Pottery】
Pottery is highly absorbent.
Before use, we recommend soaking it in water overnight.
【Care Instructions】
For daily care, wash with a sponge and dish soap, then rinse thoroughly.
After washing, it is important to dry it completely.
*Avoid soaking for long periods.
Highly absorbent pottery can absorb dirt into its unglazed body, which can lead to mold and stains.
Microwave and dishwasher use is possible,
but when using a dishwasher, please be extra careful as there is a risk of damage from contact or overlapping with other dishes.
During the production process, you may find pinholes or black spots caused by iron content in the clay.
We hope you will appreciate these as characteristics unique to handmade items.
Before Use
- Material: Pottery
- Diameter: Approx. 8cm
- Height: Approx. 9cm
- Capacity: Approx. 220ml
- Sealing: Required
- Microwave: Usable (for warming only)
- Dishwasher: Usable
- Oven: Not usable
- Direct flame: Not usable
Some details, such as the shape, degree of distortion, texture, and color, may not be clearly visible in the images.
Please understand that each piece is handcrafted by the artist.
While we have tried to photograph the items as close to their actual color as possible, the color may appear slightly different depending on the lighting conditions and your monitor settings.
For detailed instructions on how to use the product, please refer to "About Handling."
A teacup that exudes charm and warmth.
The delicate patterns are hand-painted in gosu on a warm ivory-colored white background.
This yunomi embodies the elegant and charming aesthetic characteristic of ichi/Ichiko-san.
The rim features a subtly undulating, gentle shape, which not only adds to its visual appeal but also contributes to its smooth feel against the lips.
"I wanted to create a warm vessel while still conveying the impression of cool, blue gosho glaze, so instead of white porcelain, I used Seto Akazu clay. Thanks to that, I was able to create the vessel I envisioned. I'm glad I chose Akazu clay."
Each piece is crafted with care, imbuing meaning into every material and expression.
The size and shape have been carefully designed so that they can be used casually in everyday life.
This teacup is perfect not only as a teacup, but also as a soba choko cup, or as a dessert cup for yogurt or ice cream.
It would also be lovely to keep it on a shelf or dining table as a cutlery case for dessert spoons and the like.
The gentle warmth emanating from the white tableware.
We hope you'll pick it up and feel its comfort.
The delicate patterns are hand-painted in gosu on a warm ivory-colored white background.
This yunomi embodies the elegant and charming aesthetic characteristic of ichi/Ichiko-san.
The rim features a subtly undulating, gentle shape, which not only adds to its visual appeal but also contributes to its smooth feel against the lips.
"I wanted to create a warm vessel while still conveying the impression of cool, blue gosho glaze, so instead of white porcelain, I used Seto Akazu clay. Thanks to that, I was able to create the vessel I envisioned. I'm glad I chose Akazu clay."
Each piece is crafted with care, imbuing meaning into every material and expression.
The size and shape have been carefully designed so that they can be used casually in everyday life.
This teacup is perfect not only as a teacup, but also as a soba choko cup, or as a dessert cup for yogurt or ice cream.
It would also be lovely to keep it on a shelf or dining table as a cutlery case for dessert spoons and the like.
The gentle warmth emanating from the white tableware.
We hope you'll pick it up and feel its comfort.
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Ichiko Igami
ichi
Ichiko Igami is a ceramic artist who creates under the brand name "ichi" with her husband in Gifu Prefecture.
Influenced by her father, who was a woodcraft artist, she grew up experiencing the joy of crafting firsthand from a young age. A major turning point that led her to pursue ceramics was the presence of her cousin, who was attending an art university. When she touched the clay on a potter's wheel at an open campus, she strongly felt, "This is it," and decided to pursue a path in ceramics.
The background to her current style of painted ceramics is influenced by her mother. Having grown up with a mother who loved painted ceramics, she naturally became familiar with such pieces from an early age.
When she first began studying ceramics, she says that precisely because she loved painted ceramics, she intentionally didn't delve into painting them herself.
However, as she re-evaluated her own unique creative process, she realized, "Precisely because I love it, I can fully commit to it," and thus arrived at her current style.
The floral motifs drawn on her ceramics are inspired by nature close at hand, such as flowers blooming by the roadside, tree branches, and berries. She says that she fills her mind with images of plants by sketching and observing them, then constructs the patterns.
Regarding her creative process, she shared, "I am mindful of creating sizes and shapes that are versatile for everyday use. I would be delighted if I could make ceramics that bring a small smile, a sense of relief, or encouragement to those who use them."
Her works embody the wish that "these ceramics seamlessly blend into the everyday scenery in a way that feels comfortable to each user."