{"product_id":"haramuratoshiyuki_mug-u_kuma","title":"Mug  Bear | Toshiyuki Haramura","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA delightful harmony of sophistication and warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being porcelain, this piece offers the soft appearance of earthenware and a gentle, milky white color, with a moist texture that fits comfortably in the hand. Even with its refined form, the warmth of handcrafted work breathes through, creating a comfort that makes you instinctively reach for it every day.\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\/DSC05325_9df69075-4efc-4984-ad08-58a40db446f0_480x480.jpg?v=1784966288\" alt=\"Toshiyuki Haramura's Mug U-Bear\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Everyday tableware that people can use casually.\" With this sentiment in mind, the pieces are carefully crafted, considering usability, ease of holding, and even the feel against the lips. The \"washi dyeing\" technique, which transfers patterns drawn on washi paper to the raw clay, creates a gently blurred effect, while the deep rust glaze applied to the rim adds a quiet charm to the simple design.\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\/DSC05537_999f5f32-3963-4679-aa9e-68f07a92954c_480x480.jpg?v=1784966288\" alt=\"Toshiyuki Haramura's Mug U-Bear\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adorable animals look as if they're about to start chatting. The blurring and bleeding become part of the scenery, making you involuntarily meet their gaze and smile. This subtle playfulness brings gentleness and comfort to your daily life.\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\/DSC05519_d7be8126-5307-4633-9ef2-acc4fcb971ae_480x480.jpg?v=1784966288\" alt=\"Toshiyuki Haramura's Mug U-Bear\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe toast in the morning, enjoy freshly brewed coffee, or arrange your favorite snacks. Your ordinary daily meals will transform into a slightly richer and more uplifting experience. As you use it more, your affection will deepen, and before you know it, it will become an indispensable part of your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC05925_a8d3864f-20e6-4058-9b78-2a2140aab1e7_480x480.jpg?v=1784966288\" alt=\"Toshiyuki Haramura's Mug U-Bear\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences in color, shape, size, thickness, weight, pattern blurring or bleeding, and subtle distortions. Additionally, depending on the glaze application, the firing color, pinholes, and iron spots (black dots) will vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enjoy these unique characteristics of handmade craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile you cannot choose which specific item you receive, we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping, and we can email you additional photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/haramuratoshiyuki\" title=\"Toshiyuki Haramura's tableware\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eView Toshiyuki Haramura's tableware 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\u003eOrigin\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;\"\u003ePorcelain\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\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: approx. 9.4-9.8cm (approx. 11.7-12.3cm including handle)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 7.3-7.6cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 185-195g\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 240ml (80% full)\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: Not compatible\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: Compatible\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not compatible\u003cbr\u003eDirect heat: Not compatible\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToshiyuki Haramura\u003c\/b\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\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.1955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.8045%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrongly drawn to the charm of Hizen porcelain, such as Ko-Imari and Nabeshima, he studied at a ceramics school and with artisans in Arita, Saga Prefecture, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.1955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.8045%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecame independent. Started pottery in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture. Primarily creates porcelain tableware, including white, bluish-white, and sometsuke (underglaze blue) pieces.\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care Instructions and Precautions from Toshiyuki Haramura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇Although both wheel-thrown and mold-formed methods are used, subtle distortions occur due to the handmade nature. Mold-formed pieces tend to be more prone to distortion, but we hope you can enjoy the handmade charm that comes with it.\u003cbr\u003e〇Porcelain clay is used for the body. Porcelain is non-absorbent, so there is no need to pre-treat it by boiling. It can be used as is. Black spots (iron particles) contained in the body may appear on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e〇Avoid using in microwave ovens or ovens. Although rare, there is a possibility of cracking depending on the usage conditions.\u003cbr\u003e〇When removing stains such as tea stains, we recommend using kitchen bleach.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Tableware\"\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Since each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, color variations and shades will occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇Since the designs are hand-painted one by one, their expressions may differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇Depending on the product, small holes, small black dots, fine scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, and distortions may be seen due to the manufacturing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇While we strive to process images to be as close to the actual product colors as possible, colors and textures may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇We deliver items that have passed not only the manufacturer's, kiln's, and artist's inspections but also our final inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇Product photos are sample shots, so the 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 acknowledge this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇We hope you will enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"charm\" unique to handmade items, which are not found in mass-produced factory goods!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49753599738106,"sku":"HT-071","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC05371_6a833a9f-b19d-4a41-b598-6920546ce630.jpg?v=1784966288","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/haramuratoshiyuki_mug-u_kuma","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}