poco choco B | Ryoko Horie

It's as if it's gently speaking to your heart.

A nostalgic feeling, like you've met it somewhere before, yet with a subtly unique presence. From the moment your eyes meet, ponpoco possesses a charm that quietly draws you in. Its round form, soft demeanor, and a touch of humor. When you touch it, a warmth gently spreads, as if responding to your feelings.

It began as a small mushroom. From there, ponpoco gradually transformed, growing into an entity that resides in a corner of someone's life. Like a rounded pebble, it carries the gentleness that only something that has accumulated time can possess, and a somehow nostalgic aura. That memory-like sensation is gently enclosed within it.

Tiny parts, no bigger than a grain of rice, are made with fingertips. Each layer is carefully stacked, and this process is reflected in its expressions and gestures, imbuing each piece with a unique "personality." The texture that smoothly fits in your hand, and the deep expressions created by multiple layers of glaze. All of these shape its existence not just as a mere vessel or object, but as a "vessel for touching and connecting with the heart."

Just placing it gently on a shelf softens the space, and at an unexpected moment, your eyes meet and your heart unwinds. Even in busy days, you might find yourself wanting to pet it or whisper to it. Life with ponpoco nearby is filled with quiet gentleness and a little playfulness. Before you know it, your everyday life might become a little more precious.

As each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness, glaze drips, glaze pooling, slight wobbles, patterns, and expressions. Also, there may be differences in how the glaze is applied, as well as crazing, pinholes, and iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy them as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we will email you additional photos.