{"product_id":"kokeirokobou_tanakaryoma_rokkaku-hashioki_penguin_celesteblue","title":"Chopstick Rest  blue | Kokeiro Kobo","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little story for your daily life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese charming vessels transport you to a delightful world, as if they've stepped right out of a picture book. Animals and flowers, looking as if they could spring to life at any moment, are freely depicted across each piece, warming your heart just by gazing at them. Each piece boasts a unique expression, showcasing the lovable charm of handcrafted artistry.\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\/DSC08162_ce7063de-cf4d-41be-aba5-de599263de3e_480x480.jpg?v=1788602612\" alt=\"苔色工房田中遼馬さんの六角箸置きペンギンセレストブルー\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll patterns are drawn freehand. Embracing this natural fluidity, the artist independently arrived at the traditional \"kakiotoshi\" (sgraffito) technique, without even knowing its name, and refined it into a unique form of expression. The warmth of this handicraft becomes the very character of the works, creating a profound charm.\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\/DSC08628_11eaad48-823c-40d9-ab67-20d670c213bd_480x480.jpg?v=1788602613\" alt=\"苔色工房田中遼馬さんの六角箸置きペンギンセレストブルー\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter experimenting with various clays, the artist chose Mashiko clay, which provides the desired texture. White clay, black clay, and blended clays are selectively used according to the image of each piece, creating gentle and profound expressions. Contrary to their rustic appearance, the pieces are crafted to be remarkably thin and light, surprising you with their lightness the moment you pick them up. In addition to being conveniently easy to use daily, they are also microwave-safe for reheating, which is a welcome bonus.\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\/DSC08371_37894044-0a7e-47f0-b8a7-ba01de6142dbc_480x480.jpg?v=1788602612\" alt=\"苔色工房田中遼馬さんの六角箸置きペンギンセレストブルー\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom serving your favorite snacks to daily breakfast or tea time. Even ordinary moments transform into slightly special, rewarding times simply by arranging food on these pieces. These vessels will become cherished companions in your daily life, making you reach for them more often, thinking, \"Today, I'll use this piece.\"\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\/DSC08470_e17a272b-327a-4cb2-a907-3a8d6f51cc89_480x480.jpg?v=1788602613\" alt=\"苔色工房田中遼馬さんの六角箸置きペンギンセレストブルー\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, stone inclusions, slight wobbling, and subtle variations in patterns. Additionally, some pieces may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect their use. Please enjoy these unique expressions that are characteristic of handcrafted items. While you cannot choose which specific item you receive, we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we will email you separate photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kokeirokobou\" title=\"苔色工房さんの作品一覧\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eList of Kokeirokoubou's works\u003c\/a\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 211.2px;\" 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;\"\u003ePottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 74.8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 74.8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 74.8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approx. 4.5-4.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approx. 4.2-4.3cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 0.7-1cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 24-29g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 94.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 94.4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: OK for warming\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: △ (Handwashing recommended)\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not allowed\u003cbr\u003eDirect flame: Not allowed\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%\" style=\"height: 29.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKokeirokoubou Ryoma Tanaka\u003c\/strong\u003e\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=\"width: 100.071%; height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.7109%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.0753%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBorn in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.7109%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.0753%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBegan pottery at Rikkyo University\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.7109%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.0753%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBegan participating in solo exhibitions, curated exhibitions, and craft fairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.7109%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.0753%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eEstablished a kiln in Nishi-Ochiai, Tokyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.7109%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.0753%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMoved kiln to Kami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Opened a studio and small shop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.7109%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.0753%;\"\u003eSince then, has held solo and group exhibitions in various locations.\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\u003eRecommended Care and Precautions from Kokeirokoubou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Sealing before use is not particularly necessary.\u003cbr\u003e〇 Please be careful as soaking may cause odors or stains.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Utsuwa\" (Ceramicware)\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 piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be color variations and gradations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Since each design is hand-drawn, the expressions may vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, some products may have small holes, small black spots, scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 While we process images to be as close to the actual colors as possible, colors and textures may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We deliver items that have passed not only the manufacturer's, kiln's, or artist's inspection, but also our final inspection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are taken from samples, so the actual item you receive may not be identical in every detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. Please understand and acknowledge this before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"interest\" unique to handcrafted 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50231595598074,"sku":"KKU-004","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC08435_a561f892-df86-4a1b-aa32-7ea6951bca56.jpg?v=1788602612","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/kokeirokobou_tanakaryoma_rokkaku-hashioki_penguin_celesteblue","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}