{"product_id":"kokeirokobou_tanakaryoma_rokkaku-hashioki_penguin_strawyellow","title":"Chopstick Rest yellow | Kokeiro Kobo","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBringing small stories to everyday life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vessels boast a charming world that seems to have popped right out of a picture book. Animals and flowers, looking as if they're about to spring to life, are freely and vibrantly depicted all over the vessels, warming your heart just by looking at them. Each piece has a unique expression, showcasing the loveliness that only handcrafted items can offer.\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\/DSC08195_851ee95c-b942-49a9-8d9e-215f21f34d9c_480x480.jpg?v=1788593793\" alt=\"Moss color studio Ryoma Tanaka hexagonal chopstick rest penguin straw yellow\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll patterns are drawn freehand. Embracing this unique fluidity, the artist independently arrived at the ancient \"sgraffito\" technique, without even knowing its name, and refined it into a personal expression. The warmth of the handcraft itself becomes the individuality of each piece, 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\/DSC08632_e8f2966f-320c-49a9-8d24-81f98a17aecd_480x480.jpg?v=1788593793\" alt=\"Moss color studio Ryoma Tanaka hexagonal chopstick rest penguin straw yellow\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter experimenting with various types of clay, the artist chose Mashiko clay, which provides the desired texture. White clay, black clay, and blended clays are used selectively to match the image of each piece, resulting in gentle and profound expressions. Contrary to their rustic appearance, the pieces are made very thin and light, surprising you with their lightness the moment you pick them up. In addition to their everyday usability, they are also microwave-safe for reheating, which is a welcome feature.\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\/DSC08375_d6140228-7dd-440a-9b7c-56e7009eebac_480x480.jpg?v=1788593793\" alt=\"Moss color studio Ryoma Tanaka hexagonal chopstick rest penguin straw yellow\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom serving your favorite snacks to everyday breakfasts and tea time, these vessels transform ordinary moments into slightly special, rewarding experiences just by plating. You'll find yourself reaching for these vessels more often, making them companions in your daily 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\/DSC08459_67ab59e3-3ea7-45ef-963c-b4c7f1b65071_480x480.jpg?v=1788593793\" alt=\"Moss color studio Ryoma Tanaka hexagonal chopstick rest penguin straw yellow\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, small pinholes, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns. Additionally, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect their use. Please enjoy these as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. You cannot choose which specific item you receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping and we will email you additional 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=\"List of works by Kokeirokobou\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eList of Kokeirokobou'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\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;\"\u003eCeramic\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\u003eElectronic Devices\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 reheating\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher　:　△ (Hand washing recommended)\u003cbr\u003eOven　　:　Not usable\u003cbr\u003eDirect heat　　:　Not usable\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\u003eKokeirokobou TANAKA Ryoma\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, 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, group 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 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;\"\u003eRelocated 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 instructions and precautions from Kokeirokobou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇No special pre-use sealing (medome) is required.\u003cbr\u003e〇Please be careful not to soak, as it 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 \"Vessels\"\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 will 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Each design is hand-painted, so expressions may vary.\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, wobbles, or distortions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇While we strive to process product images to be as close to the actual color as possible, the color and texture 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 inspection of the manufacturer, kiln, or artist, 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 convenience. Please understand and acknowledge this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇We hope you enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"charm\" unique to handmade products, which are not found in mass-produced factory items!\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":50231435428090,"sku":"KKU-002","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC08431_5399226e-97ee-4e3b-8c39-d8cf4c44d7cf.jpg?v=1788593793","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/kokeirokobou_tanakaryoma_rokkaku-hashioki_penguin_strawyellow","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}