{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh additions from Japan, from newly listed ceramics and teaware to gift-worthy decor and seasonal finds. Check back often for limited pieces, recent drops, and the latest additions to the ZenKiln collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tabata-mino-yaki-double-wall-rock-cup-bordeaux","title":"Tabata Shigemichi Mino-yaki Double-Wall Rock Cup — Bordeaux \u0026 Black Luster Stoneware (300 ml, Kiribako)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Tabata Shigemichi (田端繁道) — Mino-Yaki Double-Wall Rock Cup, Bordeaux Glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double-wall hollow-insulated Japanese rock cup, hand-crafted by 田端繁道 (Tabata Shigemichi), 2nd-generation master of 金昇窯 (Kinshō-gama \/ “Golden Rising Kiln”) in Toki city, Gifu Prefecture — the heart of Japan’s Mino-yaki ceramic tradition. The deep Bordeaux overglaze (辰砂釉 shinsha-yū \/ cinnabar-red) is finished with a fine iron-fleck speckle and a subtle iridescent shimmer in certain light angles; the interior is fully sealed in glossy black overglaze. The engineered 二層構造 (nisō-kōzō \/ double-wall) air-gap cavity keeps cold drinks cold and warm drinks warm longer than a single-wall cup, and reduces the external condensation that would otherwise wet your hand or your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabata Shigemichi \/ Kinshō-gama \/ Awasaka in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 The artist — Tabata Shigemichi (田端繁道)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabata Shigemichi was born in 1959 in Toki city, Gifu Prefecture — the center of Japan’s Mino-yaki tradition. His father, 金也 (Kin’ya \/ Kinya), founded 金昇窯 (Kinshō-gama) in 1955. Shigemichi joined the family business as the 2nd-generation potter in 1979 and began hand-making (手造り) at the kiln; he has been practicing for ~46 years. His group exhibitions include 名古屋中日ビル (Nagoya Chunichi Building) in 1996 and 東京黒田陶苑「土練人」(Tokyo Kuroda Touen “Tsuchineri-jin” \/ “Clay-Kneaders” group show) in 1997. The artist biography card 「清風の匠」(Seifu no Takumi \/ “Master of Seifu”) is included with this cup as part of the named-artist provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔥 What 二層構造 (Double-Wall Hollow-Insulation) means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a slip-cast or pressed cup — Tabata throws the inner wall and outer wall, then joins them with a sealed air-gap cavity between. The cavity is closed with a small foot vent (visible at the cup base). The trapped air is a poor heat conductor (just like a vacuum thermos works on the same physics, but here with one wall instead of two and air instead of vacuum). The practical effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold drinks stay cold longer than in a single-wall cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm drinks (hot sake, tea) stay warm longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer wall barely sweats with cold drinks → no need for a coaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer wall doesn’t get burning-hot with hot drinks → comfortable to hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🥃 At the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eロック (rocks) — whiskey, shochu, awamori served over ice (the literal “rock cup” name origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e冷酒 (chilled sake) — the 300 mL capacity fits a comfortable tokkuri pour for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eクラフトビール (craft beer) — short pour for tasting; the insulation keeps the foam cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eアイスコーヒー \/ アイスティー — no coaster needed; the cup doesn’t sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e熱燗 (warm sake) and Japanese tea (sencha, hōjicha) — the same insulation works for warm pours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-only collector piece — the matching Black Luster (ブラックラスター) sister variant will be listed separately for shelf-pair display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why “Mino-yaki” matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e美濃焼 (Mino-yaki) is Japan’s largest single ceramic-tradition by volume — covering ~50% of the national tableware production — centered in Toki, Tajimi, Mizunami, and Kani cities in southern Gifu Prefecture. The tradition encompasses many sub-styles (Shino, Oribe, Setoguro, Yellow Seto, and modern engineered designs like this hollow-insulation piece). Tabata’s Kinshō-gama works within the Mino tradition but with contemporary functional innovation — the hollow-construction rock cup form is a modern engineered piece that uses Mino’s centuries of ceramic knowledge in service of a 21st-century use case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a paulownia 桐箱 (kiribako — light-tone wooden gift box) stamped “Seifu japan style — Produced by mino”, measuring 115×115×125 mm. Includes the artist biography card and Japanese care card. The paulownia kiribako is the traditional Japanese presentation box used for tea-ceremony pieces, named-artist work, and formal gifts — substantially more elevated than a typical product box. A natural gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhiskey, shochu, sake enthusiasts and home-bar collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-pottery and named-artisan-piece collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecutive gifting (the kiribako + biography card support B2B gift presentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather’s Day, wedding, anniversary, housewarming gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Japanese-tableware curators — pairs strikingly with the Black Luster sister variant (a separate listing) for shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔗 Sister variant — Black Luster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same artist also makes the Black Luster (ブラックラスター) variant — iridescent black with shimmering blue-purple-green glaze; same form, same construction, same paulownia kiribako. Message us if you would like to be notified when the Black Luster listing goes live.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Bordeaux","offer_id":47695196618982,"sku":"TB-1053","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Luster","offer_id":47695196651750,"sku":"TB-924","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC08904_a37ff165-9a29-4959-891b-f2baab3b7369.webp?v=1779239548"},{"product_id":"kutani-iroe-yu-matcha-chawan-hana-floral-wabi-sabi-bowl","title":"Kutani Hand-Painted Matcha Chawan by Iroe Yū Workshop — Hana Floral Wabi-Sabi Stoneware Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted 九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) matcha chawan (茶碗 \/ tea ceremony bowl) by 色絵工房 遊 (Iroe Kōbō Yū \/ \"Color-Painting Workshop Yū\") in Ishikawa Prefecture — the heart of the Kutani-yaki ceramic tradition. The bowl combines a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic (a gray-speckled iron-fleck glaze on roughly half the exterior + the entire interior) with a classical 色絵 (iroe \/ polychrome overglaze enamel) hand-painted floral reserve on the other half. The Hana (華 \/ \"Flower\") series motif layers six-plus distinct flower species — red chrysanthemum, peach dianthus, plum and sakura blossoms, blue forget-me-nots, with green leaves — into a 百花 (\"100 flowers in bloom\") arrangement that doesn't lock to one season. Marked on the foot with the workshop's signature red 遊 seal in a square stamp box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yū \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 The motif — Hana (華) \"100 flowers\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 華 series gathers a layered multi-species bouquet across one white-slip reserve panel. This bowl carries red chrysanthemum (菊), pink\/peach dianthus (撫子), plum and sakura blossoms, blue forget-me-nots (勿忘草), and green leaves and grass-strokes. Unlike a single-season motif, the multi-species arrangement evokes a year-round flowering — a quiet meditation on the cyclical fullness of nature rather than a single seasonal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is Kutani-yaki + Wabi-Sabi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) is one of Japan's most respected ceramic traditions (designated 経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品 \/ Traditional Craft of Japan, 1975), known for expressive 色絵 (iroe \/ polychrome overglaze enamel) brushwork. The 色絵 遊 workshop name itself means \"Color-Painting Yū\" — the technique IS the workshop's identity. The wabi-sabi gray-glaze body on this piece is a contemporary aesthetic choice — joining the classical iroe enamel decoration with a modern speckled-glaze surface that reflects the wabi-sabi principle of finding beauty in imperfect, transient, incomplete forms. The half-decorated \/ half-bare composition embodies this duality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 At the table — Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, or Kobachi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open chawan shape is the classical matcha tea ceremony vessel. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha preparation — daily matcha or matcha latte, whisked with a bamboo chasen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSencha, hojicha, genmaicha, or other loose-leaf Japanese teas — held with both hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall kobachi (小鉢) — side dishes, rice, ochazuke, fruit, dessert, pickles, nuts, small appetizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay piece on an open shelf, paired with raw wood and linen for a wabi-sabi tea corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a paulownia 桐箱 (kiribako \/ wooden gift box) stamped 九谷焼 茶碗 + the red 遊 workshop seal — the traditional Japanese gift-presentation box used for tea-ceremony pieces and named-workshop work. The box also includes a Kutani-yaki cooperative-issued tradition brochure documenting the ware lineage, plus the workshop info card 「絵付工房 色絵 遊」. A natural gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha ritualists and tea-ceremony practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese pottery and Kutani-yaki collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWabi-sabi aesthetic curators and modern Japanese home-decor enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding, anniversary, housewarming, hostess occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695289286886,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8744.webp?v=1779245733"},{"product_id":"hidamari-rabbit-kutani-matcha-chawan-iroe-yu","title":"Hidamari Rabbit Kutani-yaki Matcha Chawan — Hand-Painted by Iroe Yū Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Kutani-yaki matcha chawan from \u003cstrong\u003eIroe Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e (色絵 遊) studio, in Ishikawa Prefecture. A pair of rabbits — one amber, one white — sit quietly in a sunlit field of hagi (bush clover) and susuki (Japanese silver grass), with a small golden sun overhead. This is the studio's 陽だまり (\u003cem\u003ehidamari\u003c\/em\u003e, \"warm patch of sunlight\") series, a quiet counterpoint to the brilliant five-color tradition Kutani is best known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐰 What the painting shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair of rabbits\u003c\/strong\u003e (双兎 \/ sōto) — quiet companionship; a recurring motif in Japanese decorative art tied to longevity and lunar imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHagi\u003c\/strong\u003e (萩, bush clover) — one of the Seven Autumn Flowers (秋の七草)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSusuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (薄 \/ ススキ, Japanese silver grass) — another of the Seven Autumn Flowers, iconic to autumn moon-viewing imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall golden orb\u003c\/strong\u003e — the studio's \u003cem\u003ehidamari\u003c\/em\u003e sunlit-spot signature, painted high on the cream panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 At the table — Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, or Kobachi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form (~11 cm × 6.7 cm) is a standard matcha chawan size — comfortable for whisking matcha with a chasen, and suited to the slightly slower, more deliberate rhythm of tea-ceremony practice. The cream painting panel is the side that traditionally faces the guest. Outside of tea, the bowl also works as a small serving vessel for ice cream, fruit, dessert, or a single rice course; the gray-glazed exterior is intentionally restrained for everyday display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece arrives in the studio's wooden gift box with brushed calligraphy 「九谷焼 茶碗」 and a small red 「遊」 box-seal, along with the accompanying Kutani-yaki brochure marking the ware's status as a 経済産業省認定伝統工芸品 (METI-designated Traditional Craft of Japan, 1975). Suitable as a tea-practice gift, a quiet housewarming, or a piece for collectors building a single-bowl rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697456857318,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8834.webp?v=1779273780"},{"product_id":"kutani-yunomi-iroe-yu-hidamari-sunshine-rabbits","title":"Kutani Yunomi — Hidamari Sunshine Rabbits, Iroe Yū Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Kutani-yaki yunomi (Japanese tea cup) from the workshop's \u003cstrong\u003e陽だまり (Hidamari \/ \"Sunny Spot\") series\u003c\/strong\u003e — two paired rabbits, one in warm amber iroe overglaze and one rendered in negative-space white slip, sit beneath a soft yellow sun disk between drooping seasonal blossoms, all on a wabi-sabi gray-speckled stoneware body. The half-circumference white-slip reserve forms the canvas for the hand-painted scene; the un-decorated half carries the workshop's signature mottled gray-glaze body with fine iron-oxide fleck — a contemporary Kutani aesthetic that pairs classical 色絵 (iroe \/ overglaze polychrome enamel) painting with a modern wabi-sabi clay-surface treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yū \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ What \"Hidamari\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series name 陽だまり (Hidamari) names the warm pool of light a small animal might seek out on a clear day — a sunny spot to sit, doze, share company. The workshop carries that warmth into a pair of small companion rabbits, one painted in glowing amber overglaze and one left to the white slip, framed by drooping seasonal blossoms and a small sun disk overhead. The reading is gentle and seasonally elastic — equally at home as a spring scene (wisteria and mimosa, midday sun) or as a quieter early-autumn moment (bush clover and ominaeshi, low afternoon light). The Iroe Yū workshop renders the same Hidamari frame around cats in their other lines; the rabbit pairing here is the workshop's signature small-companion warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily green tea (sencha, hojicha, bancha) — yunomi capacity is sized for everyday tea, not formal matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet office or studio cup — desk-side warmth without the formality of a chawan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurio piece — the iroe + wabi-sabi pairing reads as a contemporary collector cup, not only as drinkware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with a cast-iron tetsubin or a small kyusu teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark-blue Kutani art box plus included heritage brochure make this a gift-ready piece — well-suited for wedding gifts, housewarming, anniversaries, client thank-yous, tea-lover birthdays, and Father's Day. The brochure introduces four classical Kutani decorative styles (古九谷 \/ 木米 \/ 飯田屋 \/ 吉田屋) and gives the recipient a way to place the piece in the wider Kutani tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697529635046,"sku":"hid-yu-rabi","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8796.webp?v=1779276346"},{"product_id":"kutani-yunomi-cup-pair-iroe-yu-cat-moon-hidamari","title":"Kutani Yunomi Cup Pair — Iroe Yū Cat \u0026 Moon Hidamari Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Kutani ware yunomi (Japanese tea cup) pair\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e陽だまり (Hidamari \/ 'Sunny Spot') series\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted by the \u003cstrong\u003e色絵 遊 (Iroe Yu) workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ishikawa, Japan. Two cats — one white, one chestnut — sit shoulder-to-shoulder inside a round white moon-disc reserve, gazing at a single spray of seasonal blossoms: forget-me-nots on the larger cup, plum or cherry on the smaller. The speckled grey ground around the disc is finished in a kohiki-style wash, lending each piece a quiet, refined surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 Workshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware (九谷焼 \/ kutani-yaki) is a Japanese ceramic tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognised for hand-painted overglaze decoration and the five-colour 五彩 (kutani-gosai) palette. The Iroe Yu workshop — based in the Kutani heartland — works in this lineage, treating each cup as a small painted scene. The Hidamari series has been part of the workshop's catalogue since 2019, distinguished by its kohiki-style grey ground and warm-narrative animal motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐱 Pattern \u0026amp; design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hidamari Cat \u0026amp; Moon motif places two seated cats inside a circular reserve, like a winter window or a full moon. The larger cup carries \u003cstrong\u003eforget-me-nots\u003c\/strong\u003e; the smaller a single branch of \u003cstrong\u003eplum or cherry blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seasonal pairing rather than a matched set. Raised enamel dots define each flower, gold accents sit at the centres, and a red painter's seal 遊 (Yu) appears on the foot of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What is a Meoto Yunomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emeoto yunomi (夫婦湯呑)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese tea cup pair made in two sizes — traditionally one slightly larger and one slightly smaller, shared between two people at home. The form is a classical wedding and anniversary gift in Japan, representing companionship across daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily Japanese green tea for two (sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, bancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea-corner display: pair on a dark wood tray with a kyusu teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding, anniversary, or Father's Day gift — the meoto-yunomi pair is a classical Japanese gifting form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-tea ritual cup: the kohiki ground and hand-painted moon reserve invite quiet attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697769431270,"sku":"k9-778","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8805.webp?v=1779277297"},{"product_id":"seto-yaki-maitokan-floral-tripod-cup-and-saucer","title":"Seto-yaki Cup \u0026 Saucer Set — Hand-Painted Floral Tripod Coffee Cup 11.6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeto-Yaki Cup \u0026amp; Saucer Set — Hand-Painted Floral Tripod Cup with Chibi-Mascot Motif by Maitōkan (Ø 11.6 × H 5.3 cm cup + 15.9 × 15 cm saucer, 250 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Maitōkan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitōkan (\u003cstrong\u003e舞陶館\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Buyō-kan) is a creative-pottery brand from Aichi working in the Seto-yaki idiom. Their work crosses the line between functional tableware and small-scale folk-craft sculpture: hand-thrown shapes with character details, hand-painted decoration with iron-line drawing and lively color, and small mascot motifs that turn ordinary objects into companions. This cup-and-saucer set is part of their hand-painted floral series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup's interior shows a yellow daisy-form flower paired with a white companion bloom with delicate pink-blushed petal edges, set against a cream-glaze ground with a small white chibi-creature mascot looking on. The mascot — a round white silhouette with red-dot eyes and small upright \"ears\" — is in the spirit of the Japanese folk-motif \u003cem\u003eyuki-usagi\u003c\/em\u003e (雪兎 \/ \"snow rabbit\"), though Maitōkan does not name the species directly. The cup's exterior is finished in a coral-pink speckled glaze with hand-glazed drip texture, and the saucer mirrors the interior motif on a cream-buff ground, framed by a warm-brown iron-line rim wash. Iron-line outlines throughout give the painting its characteristic Seto-yaki creative-pottery handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe form — tripod cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup sits on three small tripod feet (\u003cem\u003e三脚\u003c\/em\u003e \/ sankyaku) — a less-common stance for Western-influenced creative-pottery cups, which gives the piece a light, lifted silhouette on the saucer. The cup has a handle and a slightly irregular wavy rim, both finished by hand. At Ø 11.6 × 11.0 × H 5.3 cm and 250 ml capacity, the cup is sized for coffee, tea, herbal infusions, or matcha-latte — comfortable for a generous single pour with one or two sugar cubes' worth of headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the body — earthenware (陶器)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is supplier-stated \u003cstrong\u003e陶器 (tōki \/ earthenware)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Seto-yaki body class for this Maitōkan line — \u003cstrong\u003edistinct from porcelain (磁器 \/ jiki)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Earthenware has a slightly porous body that absorbs a small amount of moisture, which is part of why creative-pottery makers favor it for the soft hand-glaze textures and tactile feel it allows. The supplier's care card (included with the set) explicitly notes the porosity (\"陶器には吸水性がある\") and recommends thorough drying after washing to avoid moisture retention. The exposed-clay underside of the saucer (visible on inspection) shows the warm brown-grey earthenware body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Maitokan \/ Seto-yaki in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727218000102,"sku":"ZK-SETOYAKI-MAITOKAN-FLORAL-TRIPOD-CUP-SAUCER","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8589.webp?v=1780325921"},{"product_id":"seto-yaki-setsugekka-aibana-carved-rose-dessert-bowl","title":"Seto-yaki Indigo Aibana Carved Rose Dessert Bowl by Setsugekka 14.5 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the workshop — Setsugekka (雪月花)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e工房「雪月花」 (\u003cstrong\u003eKōbō Setsugekka\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a Seto-yaki workshop named after the classical Japanese aesthetic concept of \u003cstrong\u003e雪・月・花\u003c\/strong\u003e (snow, moon, flower) — three of nature's most celebrated objects of beauty, famously triangulated in Bai Juyi's Chinese verse and adopted into Japanese tea, floral, and poetic culture as a shorthand for seasonal beauty appreciation. The workshop's Aibana series carries this aesthetic into carved-relief earthenware tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe pattern — Aibana with carved-rose relief\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's pattern name \u003cstrong\u003e藍花 (Aibana)\u003c\/strong\u003e translates as \"indigo flower.\" \u003cem\u003e藍\u003c\/em\u003e (ai) is the classical Japanese blue derived from the \u003cem\u003eai\u003c\/em\u003e indigo plant (\u003cem\u003ePersicaria tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e) used for centuries in dyeing — a name now extended to cobalt-blue ceramic glazes that share its deep, slightly green-toned blue. The \u003cstrong\u003e彭バラ (hori-bara)\u003c\/strong\u003e technique carves a rose (\u003cem\u003ebara \/ バラ\u003c\/em\u003e) motif into the leather-hard clay before bisque firing; when the indigo glaze is then applied, it pools deeper into the carved valleys and runs thin over the raised areas, producing a tonally-deepened rose pattern that is both relief and painting at once. Each bowl is finished individually, so the carved-line depth varies slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe form — dessert bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Ø 14.5 × H 7.2 cm, this is the supplier's stated \u003cem\u003eデザート鉢 dezāto-bachi\u003c\/em\u003e (dessert bowl) form — sized for individual servings of wagashi, dessert, ice cream, matcha sweets, fruit cup, yogurt-with-fruit, small donburi, or as a personal share-portion vessel. The depth (7.2 cm) is deeper than a flat plate so it holds saucy or scoop-style desserts well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the body — earthenware (陶器)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is supplier-stated \u003cstrong\u003e陶器 (tōki \/ earthenware)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Seto-yaki body class — \u003cstrong\u003edistinct from porcelain (磁器 \/ jiki)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Earthenware has a slightly porous body that absorbs a small amount of moisture, which gives the carved-relief surface its tactile depth and lets the indigo glaze sink into the carved lines for the tonal-contrast finish. Note that earthenware care differs from porcelain care — hand-wash only, dry thoroughly, and avoid the dishwasher, microwave, and oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aibana carved-rose dessert bowl is listed by the supplier as \u003cstrong\u003e【数量限定】\u003c\/strong\u003e (sūryō gentei \/ \"limited quantity\"), and our inventory is a small batch. When sold through, restock depends on the workshop's next production cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Setsugekka \/ Seto-yaki in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727230353638,"sku":"ZK-SETOYAKI-SETSUGEKKA-AIBANA-ROSE-BOWL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8564.webp?v=1780191283"},{"product_id":"ginpo-hana-mishima-donabe-ih-banko-clay-hot-pot-7go","title":"Ginpo Hana-Mishima Donabe — IH-Compatible Japanese Banko Clay Hot Pot, 7-gō (1–2 People)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese donabe (clay hot pot) from Ginpo — one of Mie's best-known Banko-ware makers — in their Hana-Mishima (\"flower Mishima\") pattern, with rows of embossed chrysanthemum flowers under a soft cream-grey glaze and a warm terracotta foot. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eIH-compatible version\u003c\/strong\u003e: a detachable stainless heating plate sits in the base, so the same pot works on an induction cooktop and over an open flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 donabe (lid + body), size 7-gō — comfortable for 1–2 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable 18-8 stainless-steel IH heating plate (patented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity ~1300 ml (44 fl oz \/ ~5.5 cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: W 22 × D 24.3 × H 12.5 cm (8.7 × 9.6 × 4.9 in), across the handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight ~1520 g (3.35 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthenware (Banko clay) body + stainless heating plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIH \/ induction (100V \u0026amp; 200V, 1.4–3 kW) — keep the heating plate fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect gas flame, radiant heater, and oven — plate optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-hygiene-law compliant; made in an ISO 9001 factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for microwave use, and not for deep-frying or dry (empty) heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNabe and one-pot meals, sukiyaki and shabu-style dishes, soups and stews, and donabe-cooked rice. Sized for a couple or a single serving, it goes from cooktop to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst use \u0026amp; care (important for clay pots)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason before first use (medome): fill ~80% with water, add a few tablespoons of rice flour or cooked rice, simmer gently ~5 min on low, then cool, rinse and dry fully — this seals the porous clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; never store damp — dry the earthenware body thoroughly to avoid odor or mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the heating plate when washing the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature shocks; don't heat the pot empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight staining \/ seasoning over time is normal for earthenware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Ginpo \/ Banko ware in Mie Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47756850331878,"sku":"ZK-DONABE-GINPO-HANAMISHIMA-IH-7GO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09766.webp?v=1781001591"},{"product_id":"mino-yaki-incense-burner-mushroom-house-chimney-bird","title":"Mino-yaki Incense Burner Set — Handmade Ceramic Mushroom House with Chimney \u0026 Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Mino-ware incense burner shaped like a tiny house with a red toadstool-cap roof — light an incense cone or stick inside and the smoke curls up and out of the little chimney. A small blue bird perches on the roof; cobalt windows and a plank door are painted by hand. In Japan a little house like this is a \"good-fortune\" ornament — a small charm that invites happiness into a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get (3-piece set)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic house incense burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching green base tile (embossed daisy corners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound incense-rest disc that holds the incense inside the house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse size: H 11 × W 7.5 × D 7.6 cm (4.33 × 2.95 × 2.99 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMino-ware ceramic (stoneware), hollow body with a chimney vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Craftsman House series of handmade Japanese ceramic houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red domed cap roof with a short chimney sits over a buff stoneware body. Two cobalt-blue square windows and a brown plank door are hand-painted and hand-incised, and a little blue-and-yellow bird rests on the roof. Because each piece is hand-built and hand-glazed, the shape, glaze pooling, and brushwork vary slightly — no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncense: set a lit incense cone (or short stick) on the incense disc, place it on the base tile, lower the house over it, and let the smoke drift out the chimney. Always burn on a heatproof surface and never leave burning incense unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient light: pop a battery LED tealight inside to light the windows. Not for use with a real flame\/candle inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean; hand wash only and dry thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot microwave safe and not dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight soot near the chimney from incense is normal and wipes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Mino ware from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47756882772198,"sku":"ZK-INCENSE-MATSUMOTO-CRAFTSMAN-HOUSE","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09752.webp?v=1781004193"},{"product_id":"kutani-yaki-rice-bowl-mejiro-bird-porcelain-chawan","title":"Kutani-yaki Rice Bowl — Hand-Painted Mejiro Bird Porcelain Chawan (White-Eye on Branch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Kutani-yaki (Kutani ware) rice bowl, Kutani ware from Ishikawa, decorated with a row of mejiro — Japanese white-eyes — perched together along a branch, finished with a fine blue line at the rim. Kutani porcelain is known for its lively overglaze painting, and these plump little green-and-yellow birds are full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand-painted Kutani porcelain rice bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: ⌀ 10.5 × H 5.8 cm (4.13 × 2.28 in) — everyday rice-bowl size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain with hand-painted overglaze (no metallic gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted kiln mark on the foot; includes a Kutani-ware information card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMejiro (目白) like to line up shoulder-to-shoulder on a branch — so closely that Japanese even has an expression, \"mejiro-oshi,\" for things packed tightly together. A bowl of little white-eyes perched in a row is a quietly cheerful, companionable image to meet at the breakfast table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday rice, donburi, small soups, cereal, or ice cream; a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, a housewarming, or anyone who likes Japanese tableware with a story. Each bowl is hand-painted, so brushwork varies slightly — part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash recommended to protect the hand-painted overglaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly before storing; avoid bleach and abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it reach room temperature before washing to avoid thermal stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47759214248166,"sku":"ZK-RICEBOWL-KUTANI-TOJUDO-MEJIRO","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09823.webp?v=1781101318"},{"product_id":"handmade-cat-incense-holder-mino-ware-neko-stick-stand","title":"Handmade Ceramic Cat Incense Holder — Kawaii Mino-ware Neko Stick Stand with Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade ceramic incense holder shaped like a round little cat, by the Gifu workshop Hōdai-gama. The white clay neko is hand-painted with soft blue and ochre dots, red ear-tips and cheeks, and a small gold bell on its tummy — and it sits on its own blue-glazed square dish. Pop a stick of incense in the hole behind its head and let the smoke curl up while the dish catches the ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get (2-piece set)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ceramic cat incense holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 matching blue square dish (catches ash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat body: H ~3.5 cm (1.38 in); dish: 6 cm square (2.36 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic (stoneware), entirely hand-made and hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet desk, an entryway, a meditation or tea corner, or a small thoughtful gift for cat lovers and incense lovers. Because every step is done by hand, each cat's face and markings are a little different — part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a stick of incense in the back hole and rest the cat on its dish; always burn on a heatproof surface and never leave burning incense unattended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean and keep dry; light soot is normal and wipes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative incense accessory — not for food use; not microwave or dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Hodai-gama \/ Mino ware in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47759237382374,"sku":"ZK-INCENSE-HODAI-CAT","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09839.webp?v=1781106829"},{"product_id":"ginpo-hanamishima-tonsui-bowl","title":"Ginpo Hanamishima Tonsui Bowl | Japanese Hot Pot Side Bowl, 13 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe little bowl that waits beside the hot pot. A \u003cem\u003etonsui\u003c\/em\u003e is Japan's hot-pot side bowl — the thumb lip lets you hold it steady while you ladle broth, vegetables, and dumplings straight from the simmering donabe. This one comes from Ginpo, the Banko-ware maker behind our Hanamishima clay pots, in the same beloved pattern: chrysanthemum florets stamped into the clay and inlaid with white slip in the \u003cem\u003emishima\u003c\/em\u003e manner, ringed by brush-slip bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMishima is a centuries-old decorating technique — patterns are stamped into leather-hard clay, flooded with white slip, then scraped back so the design sits inside the surface rather than on top of it. One honest note from the maker: the bowl's clay body differs from the donabe pots in the same series, so its color tone is slightly its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Ginpo Pottery \/ Banko ware in Mie Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for nabe night and just as happy as an everyday rice-side, salad, or dessert bowl. Pair it with the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/ginpo-hanamishima-donabe-japanese-hot-pot\"\u003eGinpo Hanamishima donabe\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/donabe-clay-pots\"\u003edonabe \u0026amp; clay pots collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763381158118,"sku":"ZK-BOWL-GINPO-TO200419","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09784.webp?v=1781258139"},{"product_id":"ginpo-hanamishima-renge-spoon-rest-set","title":"Ginpo Hanamishima Renge Spoon \u0026 Rest Set | Japanese Hot Pot Ladle, 21 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ladle that never slides into the pot. A \u003cem\u003erenge\u003c\/em\u003e is Japan's deep ceramic ladle-spoon, and this one ends in a curled hook — park it on the rim of the simmering pot and it stays put. It comes paired with its own matching rest, so between servings the spoon has somewhere elegant to drip. Both pieces are from Ginpo, the Banko-ware maker behind our Hanamishima clay pots, in the same pattern language: white slip-inlay bands in the \u003cem\u003emishima\u003c\/em\u003e manner, with a little chrysanthemum floret tucked at the hook's tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMishima is a centuries-old decorating technique — patterns are pressed into leather-hard clay, flooded with white slip, then scraped back so the design sits inside the surface. One honest note from the maker: these accessory pieces use a different clay body than the donabe pots in the same series, so their color tone is slightly their own. The rest doubles as a small sauce dish while the spoon is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Ginpo Pottery \/ Banko ware in Mie Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the nabe table: the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/ginpo-hanamishima-donabe-japanese-hot-pot\"\u003eHanamishima donabe\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/ginpo-hanamishima-tonsui-bowl\"\u003eHanamishima tonsui side bowls\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/donabe-clay-pots\"\u003edonabe \u0026amp; clay pots collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763406880998,"sku":"ZK-SPOON-GINPO-TO200129SET","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09802.webp?v=1781258906"},{"product_id":"bamboo-chasen-matcha-whisk-kazuho","title":"Bamboo Chasen Matcha Whisk | Kazuho, Clear Storage Tube, 10.7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tool that turns matcha powder into a standing crown of foam. 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Imported by ZenKiln through the brand's Japanese channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a chawan from our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/gifts-for-tea-lovers\"\u003egifts for tea lovers\u003c\/a\u003e — the simplest entry into the matcha ritual at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47764145275110,"sku":"ZK-CHASEN-CARPEDIEM-H16KH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC00018.webp?v=1781279775"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-hechimon-kairo-flower-vase","title":"Shigaraki Hechimon Flower Vase — Handmade Stoneware Ikebana Bud Vase, 11 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small hand-built flower vase from Hechimon — the art line of Marui Seitō in Shigaraki, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. 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