{"product_id":"takunobusawada_smallmug_202504enperorpenguin","title":"Coffee Cup -Emperor penguin by Takunobu Sawada ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC07659_69ee1699-c2d8-48f1-a33b-1587ceebc158.jpg?v=1747487543\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRealistic, yet irresistibly charming.\u003cbr\u003e A peaceful moment with your favorite handmade cup.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDeep in the wooded hills of Nantan, Kyoto, ceramic artist Takanobu Sawada creates his pottery in a serene countryside studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInspired by the natural surroundings, his work features animal motifs rendered with lifelike detail and heartwarming softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach mug is hand-shaped and carved with care, designed to feel just right in your hands—lightweight, easy to grip, and balanced in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe soft ivory hue of kohiki glaze brings out the warm, organic texture unique to traditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship.\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 pottery surface with carved animal design\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA piece that carries the warmth of handcraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstead of using a brush, Sawada carves directly into the kohiki surface to depict animals in motion. Each hand-carved line adds energy and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis method creates a unique surface full of tactile warmth, making every cup a one-of-a-kind piece of traditional Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSawada, the son of a Kyo and Kiyomizu ware potter, has worked with ceramics since childhood. 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