{"product_id":"yotarotakemura_platel_hekiyu","title":"Large Plate -Blue Glaze by Yotaro Takemura ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC01898-2.jpg?v=1754386959\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom a Small Kiln Dedicated to Handcrafted Pottery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDainichi Kiln is located near Kansyuji Temple in Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking alongside his father, Shigeo Takemura, Yotaro Takemura creates pottery that respects the traditions of Kiyomizu-ware while fitting naturally into modern daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing glazes made from natural materials and careful handcrafting, each piece is thoughtfully made one by one in a quiet, mountain-side workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04430-2.jpg?v=1769153063\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Blue Gradient That Reflects the Sky and the Sea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature “Blue Glaze” series features a clear, luminous blue that feels as if it captures the sky or the sea within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on turquoise, the glaze flows and blends from pale light blue to deep indigo tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is finished entirely by hand, and the way the glaze pools and the colors emerge is different every time—no two pieces are exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expression also changes depending on the light and viewing angle, revealing a quiet, shifting beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04426-2.jpg?v=1769153062\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBringing a Touch of the Extraordinary to Your Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue glaze pieces pair beautifully not only with Japanese cuisine, but also with Western dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparency and calm presence of the vessel gently highlight the food, turning an everyday table into something just a little more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet comfort that you feel each time you use it. 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