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Characteristics of tableware and inspection standards

All ceramics sold in our shop are inspected upon arrival, but because they are handmade, each piece is unique. The following characteristics are considered to be characteristics of the product and are considered to be of good quality, so you can enjoy it.

Crazing: A fine crack pattern that appears on the surface of the glaze; it is not a crack but part of the vessel's character.

Pinholes: Small holes that remain during firing. Products that do not affect use are considered to be good quality.

Iron powder: Iron contained in the soil appears as black dots. It is used as part of the expression.

Glaze unevenness: The shades of glaze created by handwork have long been appreciated as a beautiful feature.

Faded or blurred painting: This is a natural difference in appearance due to firing conditions, etc.

Molding distortion: This is the unique shape created by using a potter's wheel or by hand.

Rattling of the base: If there is any significant wobble, the product will be considered defective, but if there is any minor wobble, the product will be considered as good.

Cracks and chips: Items with strength issues are considered defective, but if the expression is acceptable, they will be treated as good products.

Regarding handling of the equipment

Changes with use: Ceramics are absorbent and may develop crazing. Soaking them in hot water before use will help prevent stains and tea stains.

Dishwasher: Porcelain can often be washed in a dishwasher, but hand washing is recommended for ceramics as they may deteriorate.

Microwave ovens: Most items can be used in a microwave oven, but we do not recommend using them in order to avoid damage. Items with gold leaf cannot be used in a microwave oven.

Oven: Please refrain from using anything other than those labeled as heat-resistant.

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About the characteristics of pottery

◆Hokkaido
￥770

◆ Tohoku (Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima)
￥605

◆ Kanto (Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa)
￥495

◆Koshinetsu (Yamanashi, Nagano, Niigata)
￥495

◆Hokuriku (Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui)
￥495

◆Tokai (Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie)
￥495

◆Kansai (Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama)
￥495

◆Chugoku (Tottori Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture)
￥605

◆Shikoku (Tokushima Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture)
￥660

◆Kyushu (Fukuoka Prefecture, Saga Prefecture, Nagasaki Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Oita Prefecture, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture)
￥715

◆Okinawa Prefecture
￥770

◆Remote Islands
￥1,144