Saikai torso curve mug (essence of life/Korutaro Abe design)

The rounded curve design uses lines to ease the impression of the hard and cold material of ceramic utensils, making life more gentle. 【Product Information】 Size: φ8×H9cm, 170g, 350ml Place of Origin: Japan / Nagasaki / Hasami Material: 100% feldspar ::Manufacturer (Agent):: Saikai Ceramics Co., Ltd. 2124, Orashiki, Hasami-machi, Higashibeki-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109370536_f0689ec6b1_h.jpg The streamlined design conforms to ergonomics, just like the torso of the human body. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109937270_c7a29a02bd_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109817720_7e03e19629_k.jpg **essence of life Ceramic Designer / Kuntaro Abe** Inspired by his grandfather who loved to collect handicrafts, he naturally stepped into the field of handicraft design. At first, he devoted himself to creating free and independent art sculptures, but he was not steadfast, but with the experience and experience in life, he realized that his real desire was to enrich the lives of more people through design. In 2006, at the invitation of the current chairman of Saikai Pottery, he decided to go to Hasami Town to assist him in promoting and developing Hasami pottery. He designed the "essence of life" series, combining his own experience and knowledge, and integrating the craftsmanship and technology passed down by Hasami through the generations to develop a functional product. Artifacts of sex and design. **"What makes you feel rich in life?"**Kaoru Abe answered this question with his works, and this question is also his expectation for his continuous breakthrough. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109401323_1fd6a937b5_k.jpg **Hasami-yaki with a new name but a long history** In 2003, due to the regulations of the Japanese government, Hasami ceramic products originally sold under the names of "Arita ware" and "Imari ware" must be renamed "Hasami ware". **How did Hasamiyaki appear?** Arita, Hasami and other Hizen regions were the places where "porcelain" was produced for the first time in Japan. Before that, Japan only had pottery technology. After the Wanli Battle of Joseon (1592-1598), many potters from Korea traveled east to Japan. Porcelain makers from Korea found suitable kaolin in Arita Spring Mountain and began to make porcelain. **Imari burn? Arita ware? They both used to be the names of Hasami-yaki** In the 16th century, Japan's ceramic products were exported, and Imari ware represented the meaning of "that Imari is selling". Imari was the largest export port of Japanese ceramic products at that time. During the Meiji Restoration period, Arita had a station, and the sales of goods no longer depended on Imari, which has a seaport. Local ceramic products gradually began to be distributed in various places under the name of Arita-yaki, and Hasami, next to Arita, also followed the use of the name of Arita-yaki. sale. **Hasamiyaki got his own name, then?** After Hasami, who was used to being an OEM for Imari and Arita ware, seemed to have suddenly lost his goal to move forward. "The protagonist of Hasami Yaki is not a utensil nor a cook, but a life style that carries a "people". 』– Kodama Morisuke (President of Saikai Pottery) Hasami-yaki with a name is naturally different from Arita-yaki, but how to renovate the style has caused a headache for Mr. Kodama, the president of Saikai Pottery. Through a friend's recommendation of designer Kaoru Abe, Saikai Pottery began to be produced. Some interesting ceramic products, such changes allow Posami Pottery to slowly find its own highlights. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109878400_008b57b2eb_h.jpg <Porcelain> Stone raw materials. Fired at high temperature, the texture is hard and does not absorb water, and it will make a crisp sound when tapped lightly. <Pottery> Clay raw material. It is fired at a lower temperature than porcelain. Due to insufficient baking, it has water absorption and makes a dull sound when tapped. ◎ Because the pottery will absorb water, it can be soaked in water for about 2 to 3 hours before use. In addition, if you soak it in hot water once before using it, the water from the cooking is less likely to get into it. ◎ After use, please wash with detergent as soon as possible and dry thoroughly before storing. ◎ Dip the cleaner on a soft sponge and wash by hand to remove light metal traces. ◎ When using a microwave oven or oven, please check the operation mode of each machine equipment. ◎ Certain ceramics cannot be microwaved due to material and technical reasons, such as metal (gold, Silver, platinum) decorations and painted products. ◎ Sudden and drastic changes in temperature may break the appliance. Especially after using the oven, be careful not to put the utensils directly into the water for rapid cooling. ◎ The use of the oven is limited to products such as heat-resistant porcelain. ◎ When using the dishwasher, please check how the appliance operates, the surface may be scratched or damaged depending on the usage. Therefore, thin and delicate products, do not use the dishwasher. ◎ Painted products, the pattern is easy to peel off after washing, please check the precautions for the use of cleaners. ◎ Do not use chipped or cracked products. May cause injury. ◎ Due to the conditions of firing and raw materials, there may be some errors in size, shape, color, etc.