{"product_id":"araiayano_ahirunomug_washizome_b","title":"Duck Mug B | Ayano Arai","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate beauty and charm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slipware, with its delicate yet bold compositions, possesses breathtaking beauty, while the pale and soft-textured Japanese paper-dyed ducklings gently soothe the hearts of viewers, and the richly colored and adorable painted designs evoke feelings of happiness. It's hard to believe that all of this was created by a single artist, as they play out such a diverse array of stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC07344_5908ddf2-0112-4ff7-bc36-419756ee31c7_480x480.jpg?v=1786519059\" alt=\"Ayano Arai's Japanese paper-dyed duck mug\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the saying goes, \"pottery is a material that grows with use,\" and indeed, it deepens in character and subtly changes its expression as it is used in daily life. This pottery gently accompanies your daily routine, coloring your life softly as you spend time together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC07382_08b2198c-eb6d-4cee-8002-f03e5349de6c_480x480.jpg?v=1786519059\" alt=\"Ayano Arai's Japanese paper-dyed duck mug\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe colors, bleeding through the washi paper, gently melt into the clay, creating a warm and soft expression. Just looking at the delicate expressions of the grasses and flowers that seem to breathe close by calms the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC07100_14347698-95ee-4c9e-bd9a-8c96b2aa4708_480x480.jpg?v=1786519059\" alt=\"Ayano Arai's Japanese paper-dyed duck mug\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a calming color palette and a modern, graceful presence. While evoking a sense of nostalgia, it brings new discoveries each time you look at it. Simply placing it on your daily table can naturally relax your mind and bring calm, happy moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC07204_d004ea76-484c-4bc7-9d1f-a16d46731218_480x480.jpg?v=1786519059\" alt=\"Ayano Arai's Japanese paper-dyed duck mug\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eAs each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, stone bursts, slight wobbling, patterns, etc. Additionally, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as part of the handmade charm. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping, and we will email you separate photos. We are happy to assist you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"List of Ayano Arai's works\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/ayano-arai\"\u003eAyano Arai's Pottery Collection\u003c\/a\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003ePottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: approx. 7.3cm (including handle: approx. 10.5-10.7cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 8-8.3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 153-165g\u003cbr\u003eVolume: approx. 200ml (80% full)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: OK for warming\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: No\u003cbr\u003eOven: No\u003cbr\u003eDirect flame: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAyano ARAI\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 133px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003eJanuary 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eGraduation Exhibition, Excellent Work Award\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%; height: 19px;\"\u003eMarch 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%; height: 19px;\"\u003eGraduated from Musashino Art University\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%; height: 19px;\"\u003eApril 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%; height: 19px;\"\u003eMusashino Art University Excellent Works Exhibition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%; height: 19px;\"\u003eJanuary 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%; height: 19px;\"\u003eSelected for the 59th Japan Craft Exhibition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003eSeptember 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eExhibited at a joint exhibition at Yokohama Takashimaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003eOctober 2023 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eExhibited at the 21st Kobo Kara no Kaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%; height: 19px;\"\u003ePresent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%; height: 19px;\"\u003eCreating works in a studio in Yokohama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 116px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care and Precautions from Ayano Arai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 97px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 To ensure long-lasting use, we recommend sealing the item before its first use.\u003cbr\u003e〇 For items with gold accents, please avoid using the microwave. Also, be careful not to scrub too hard, as the gold may peel off.\u003cbr\u003e〇 We recommend using a neutral kitchen detergent and a soft sponge, without abrasive cleaners. After washing, dry thoroughly before storing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Pottery\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e〇 As each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be variations in color and shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Since each painting is hand-drawn, the expressions may differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, some products may have small holes, small black dots, scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 While we process images to display colors as close to the actual product as possible, the color and texture may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 At our store, products are not only inspected by the manufacturer, kiln, and artist but also undergo a final inspection by us before being shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are samples, so the actual item you receive will not be identical in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. Please understand and agree before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you will enjoy the unique \"flavor\" and \"charm\" of handmade items, which mass-produced factory goods do not offer!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50062399078650,"sku":"ANN-033","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC07127_f8cd71aa-6b9e-452b-a581-87da549495f7.jpg?v=1786519059","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/araiayano_ahirunomug_washizome_b","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}