{"product_id":"62-洋皿","title":"62 Western dishes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMr. and Mrs. Morioka are potters who create their works at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e They say it has been 50 years since they started pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt their studio, several kilns have been built, with a giant wood-fired kiln over 10m long at its center. Typically, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikou-san's signature Nanban Yakishime is fired for 10 consecutive days.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-utf-8\"\u003e Each firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morioka family employs such a highly demanding production method. They have delivered vibrant works that feel as if they embody the energy of the flames within the kiln. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Western-style plate made with Nanban Yakishime. Its shape and size are very easy to use, making it highly recommended for those who want to try Yakishime for the first time. It was the most popular item among customers who purchased Seikou-san's works for the first time at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe store owner used it when serving curry at home, and the surface, which had been used for decades, was glossy like lacquer. Spoons also fit well, and I instantly fell in love with it. Western-style plates are popular and often out of stock. Please get yours early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: Approx. 23.5cm \/ Height: Approx. 4cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*As these are artisan works, each item differs in color, shape, size, and thickness, resulting in individual variations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Yakishime works undergo changes over time. Oil stains tend to appear easily at first, but continued use will allow the whole piece to blend in and the vessel to mature beautifully. If you are concerned, you can make it less prone to change by soaking it in water and wiping it before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please refrain from using in microwaves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eovens, or over open flames.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Returns or refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. Please understand this before making a purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBiography of Seikou Morioka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn in Nara Prefecture in 1948, grew up in Wakayama Prefecture. Started pottery at the age of 25 and built a kiln in Amano at the foot of Mt. Koya. Encountered Nanban Yakishime during a visit to Tanegashima, and has since focused on Yakishime pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e Afterward, he traveled to kilns around the world in North and Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, India, and other regions, learning about making vessels and earthenware. He is an artist who has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, with one of his large jars being housed in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"森岡成好 \/ Shigeyoshi Morioka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49777654104341,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9124\/1110\/files\/260212_FFT21383.jpg?v=1771055938","url":"https:\/\/foodforthoughttokyo.com\/en-gb\/products\/62-%e6%b4%8b%e7%9a%bf","provider":"FOOD FOR THOUGHT | フードフォーソート","version":"1.0","type":"link"}