Elegant look It's a Katakuchi with a somewhat retro atmosphere. The vermilion lines, blue, and brown designs stand out against the gentle yellowishｰ brown color. The coarse clay that reveals pebbles and the iron powder that can be seen here and there are unique to Shigaraki ware. With its rough texture, you can feel the warmth of the soil itself. Please enjoy the unique texture. Blissful evening drink time Enjoy a satisfying evening drink with sake and snacks. The appeal of Katakuchi is that it has a wide mouth, which brings out the aroma of the sake. Not only can it be used as sake ware, but it is also perfect as a container for sauces and dressings. It seems to be useful for adding soup to soba noodles and sukiyaki. You can also serve Japanese sweets such as cream anmitsu with ice cream or shiruko with shiratama dumplings. Size Diameter approx. 13.8~14.3×9.8~10.6cmHeight approx. 8.2~8.4cm Weight Approx. 178g Capacity Approx. 200ml Material Ceramics Microwave ovenDishwasher Microwave oven △ (Not recommended as it may accelerate deterioration.)Dishwasher × Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven × Recommended maintenance by the pottery ・Before use, soak the pottery in hot water to moisten it sufficiently to prevent it from absorbing the bitterness of tea, the juices and greasiness of the food, and prevents 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 damage. ・As it is water absorbent, water may ooze out. please note. ・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 and color 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] Since the glaze is applied one by one by hand, the glaze may not be applied evenly. 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 gobs 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 ■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 raccoon dog ornaments.
