Traditional Shigaraki Earthenware An eye-catching medium plate with a bold brushed pattern. The rough texture gives you a sense of the warmth of the soil itself. The clay is so coarse that the pebbles are exposed, giving it a unique texture. The iron powder and small crack patterns throughout give it a tasteful look. Chic yet strong, these utensils will add a great touch to your dining table. Perfect Size for Daily Use A convenient size that will naturally be used often at the dining table. It's perfect for serving edamame or serving side dishes for one person. The great thing about this dish is that it goes well with any genre of cuisine, whether Japanese or Western. You can also stack them, so you'll want to have one for your family and for guests. Size Diameter approx. 15.5-15.7cmHeight approx. 1.8-2.0cm Weight Approx. 232g Material Ceramics Microwave ovenDishwasher Microwave oven △ (Not recommended as it may accelerate deterioration.)Dishwasher × Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven × Recommended maintenance by the pottery ・Soak the pottery in hot water before use to ensure sufficient moisture.This soaking process , it will not absorb the bitterness of the tea, the liquid and fat of the food, and will prevent stains from forming.・After use, wash thoroughly and dry thoroughly before storing. Leaving it soaked in dirty water or not drying it enough can cause stains, discoloration, mold, and bad odors. ・The bottom surface has been treated, but if you find that the bottom is rough when you turn it over, please lightly rub it with fine sandpaper to make it smooth. Product characteristics/Handling precautions ・Although the bottom has been polished, please do not drag it on tables or other furniture. It may cause injury. ・As it is water absorbent, water may ooze out. please be aware.・If it has penetrations or if it is soaked in water or hot water, it may change color, but this is a characteristic of glaze, so there is no problem with the quality. ・As it is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, thickness, etc. ・There may be pinholes, and the pattern, color, etc. may differ. ・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 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 differences] Because each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, color, etc. [Uneven color/uneven baking] The glaze is applied by hand, so the glaze may not be applied uniformly. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇Because the rough soil is used, many stone gobes are seen, but this is one of the characteristics of Shigaraki ware. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. About series development This product has different sizes. ■Others, list page. Please find your favorite. Shigaraki ware list page Shigaraki ware This ceramic is produced around Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, and is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. The rustic texture of the earth is appealing, making full use of the richness of nature. Because they use strong china clay, they are good at making large pottery like tanuki (traditional raccoon dog) statues.
