{"product_id":"suga-pottery-small-porcelain-tea-cups-with-kawakujira-rim","title":"Suga Pottery Small Porcelain Tea\/Sake Cups with Kawakujira Rim","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small Karatsu-style tea\/sake cups feature the distinctive Kawa-kujira (Whale Skin) style. One of the decorative techniques of Karatsu ware, Kawa-kujira is characterized by a darkened rim painted with an iron-rich pigment. The name derives from the resemblance between the dark rim and the skin of a whale, while the lighter body evokes the color of the whale itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWith roots in Japan and apprenticing with renowned ceramic masters in Karatsu, Japan, and Minnesota, Ben Suga focuses on creating high-quality ceremonial teaware, tableware, and sculpture in his studio in the Catskill Mountains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estoneware bowls are fired at high temperatures, resulting in their durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey also make perfect gifts for anyone. We offer \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.cocollaborations.com\/pages\/gift-wrapping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esignature gift wrapping\u003c\/a\u003e, including\u003c\/span\u003e an eco-friendly kraft box, noshi paper, and a mizuhiki tie. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e diameter,  height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDishwasher-safe, but please ensure there aren't any moving objects when you run a cycle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suga Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67955395723537,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/7255\/1185\/files\/Small-Porcelain-cup-1.jpg?v=1793760403","url":"https:\/\/cocollaborations.com\/products\/suga-pottery-small-porcelain-tea-cups-with-kawakujira-rim","provider":"CoCollaborations hudson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}