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During firing, salt reacts with the clay, creating a unique, semi-matte glaze with unpredictable variations, ensuring each piece is one of a kind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each piece can stick to the board inside the kiln when salt is used during firing, seashells are used to lift the work and make it more manoeuvrable. 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Hand wash only. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvailable with a Japanese wooden box tied with a traditional ribbon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomoo Hamada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54998953623935,"sku":"SKU-54998953623935","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/9549\/9543\/files\/Tomoo_Tea_Bowl_Blue_03-min.jpg?v=1760716278"},{"product_id":"mashiko-black-tea-bowl","title":"Black and Red Tea Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: Tomoo Hamada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1967 in Mashiko, Japan, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTomoo Hamada is a celebrated contemporary ceramic artist who continues the esteemed pottery lineage of the Hamada family. As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a National Living Treasure and pioneer of the mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honor the past while embracing contemporary aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReflecting the \u003cem\u003emingei\u003c\/em\u003e philosophy of functional beauty, this piece embodies the artistry for which Mashiko ceramics are renowned. To care for the bowl, gently clean with a soft cloth, avoid abrasive cleaners, and store in a dry place to preserve its intricate finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl with the slight dojimata waisted style dip has the sleek look of the opaque colours. The bold and bright specks of the red and yellow primary colours elevate this bowl even further. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 12 x 12 x 9 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mashiko\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomoo Hamada\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eNot suitable for Microwave and dishwasher safe for convenient use. 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As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a National Living Treasure and pioneer of the mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honor the past while embracing contemporary aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by third-generation Mashiko potter Tomoo Hamada, this vase features an organic shape and a rustic surface with almost geometric and poignant slopes, achieved through the traditional shioyaki (salt-firing) technique. During firing, salt reacts with the clay, creating a unique, semi-matte glaze with unpredictable variations, ensuring each piece is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTomoo Hamada’s style blends a deep reverence for traditional Japanese pottery with innovative elements, featuring natural ash, salt, and iron glazes that evoke Japan’s landscapes, and salt-firing techniques that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecreate rustic textures with subtle colour variations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 6 cm top D x 26 cm widest width x 22 cm H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mashiko\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomoo Hamada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnique: \u003c\/b\u003eShioyaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eNot suitable for Microwave and dishwasher safe for convenient use. 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As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a National Living Treasure and pioneer of the mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honor the past while embracing contemporary aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by third-generation Mashiko potter Tomoo Hamada, this vase features an organic shape and a rustic surface with almost geometric and poignant slopes, achieved through the traditional shioyaki (salt-firing) technique. During firing, salt reacts with the clay, creating a unique, semi-matte glaze with unpredictable variations, ensuring each piece is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTomoo Hamada’s style blends a deep reverence for traditional Japanese pottery with innovative elements, featuring natural ash, salt, and iron glazes that evoke Japan’s landscapes, and salt-firing techniques that create rustic textures with subtle colour variations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis item comes with its own wooden box and tied in a traditional Japanese ribbon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimension:\u003cem\u003e 5 cm top D  x 20 cm H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tomoo Hamada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55218787582335,"sku":"SKU-55218787582335","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/9549\/9543\/files\/P1016714.jpg?v=1747325619"},{"product_id":"mashiko-shioyaki-broken-circle-vase","title":"Broken Circle Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArtist: Tomoo Hamada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1967 in Mashiko, Japan, Tomoo Hamada is a celebrated contemporary ceramic artist who continues the esteemed pottery lineage of the Hamada family. As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a National Living Treasure and pioneer of the mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honour the past while embracing contemporary aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by third-generation Mashiko potter Tomoo Hamada, this vase features an original and underrated shape. A circle appearing to be split in half to create a space for flowers to form around the soft curves of the circular shape. Achieved through the traditional shioyaki (salt-firing) technique. During firing, salt reacts with the clay, creating a unique, semi-matte glaze with unpredictable variations, ensuring each piece is one of a kind. Creating a sharp blue colour to contrast the natural earthy tones of the clay. 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As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a National Living Treasure and pioneer of the mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honor the past while embracing contemporary aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by third-generation Mashiko potter Tomoo Hamada, this bowl has a curved shape that fits evenly in your palm. The iconic and bold pigmented blue compliments neutral tone markings, achieved through the traditional shioyaki (salt-firing) technique. During firing, salt reacts with the clay, creating a unique, semi-matte glaze with unpredictable variations, ensuring each piece is one of a kind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each piece can stick to the board inside the kiln when salt is used during firing, seashells are used to lift the work and make it more manoeuvrable. 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