{"product_id":"takunobusawada_smallmug_202504showbilla","title":"Coffee Cup -Shoebill A by Takunobu Sawada ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC07653_89158622-252b-407e-8139-80024b8469d3.jpg?v=1747486973\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRealistic, yet full of charm.\u003cbr\u003e Take a quiet moment with your favorite cup.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDeep in the countryside of Nantan, Kyoto, ceramic artist Takanobu Sawada works out of his studio surrounded by natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHis pottery features warm, lifelike animals, carefully sculpted to bring comfort to your everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach piece is thoughtfully shaped for daily use, with a soft, hand-carved silhouette that feels right at home in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe gentle white hue of the kohiki glaze enhances the warm texture that only handmade pottery can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00172_c8336bf1-3969-43a7-8c05-609a54192ad7.jpg?v=1744253493\" alt=\"Kohiki carving detail - Kyoto pottery by Takanobu Sawada\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExperience the warmth of handwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe animal motifs are not painted—they are brought to life by carving away the kohiki surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach line is full of movement, creating a piece that is both expressive and full of warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTakanobu Sawada, son of a Kyo and Kiyomizu ware ceramic artist, has been surrounded by pottery since childhood. 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