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Posts tagged: ceramic

Ichi-go Ichi-e “Living in the moment”

In Japanese, the sayings “ichi-go ichi-e no deai” means “once in a lifetime meeting,” while "ichi-go ichi-e no en" means "once in a lifetime fate, chance or destiny." The phrase “ichi-go ichi-e” is the basic conceptual foundation of “sado,” which refers to the famous Japanese tea ceremony. This implies that meeting a guest for the first time at a...

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New mug from Takashi Sato

We have added a new mug made by Japanese potter Takashi Sato. Takashi trained at the traditional Hagi ware kiln in Yamaguchi, after which he developed his own style in his hometown in Kitakyushu.  The mug has a contemporary simple look, while it has a natural, hand made warmth that you can feel when you...

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3D printing meets a 400 year old ceramic tradition

Japanese pottery is one of the oldest art forms in the archipelago. Traditional kilns are spread through many different regions in Japan.  Arita ware is the original Japanese porcelain and comes from the Arita region in Saga prefecture on Kyushu island. It has a four hundred year history. In March this...

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