{"title":"Takatomo Kawai | Kutani Ware Artist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakatomo Kawai (川合孝知)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1971, Takatomo Kawai brings a distinctive personal voice to Kutani ware. He studied at Nihon University's College of Industrial Technology and worked in manufacturing before pursuing ceramics. In 1998, he graduated from the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ceramics Training Institute and went on to work in painted decoration at the renowned Kamide Chōemon kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndependent Studio and Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKawai began creating work at the Kutani Ceramic Technicians' Independence Support Studio in 2006 and established his own workshop in Nomi, Ishikawa, in 2009. In 2012, he received national certification as a Traditional Craftsperson of Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArt Made for Everyday Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKawai is known for brightly colored and playful designs inspired by plants, birds, animals and familiar everyday imagery. He approaches tableware with the idea that it should be enjoyable both to look at and to use. His individually painted works bring a warm, personal sense of humor to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover his floral Kutani mugs in Great Zakka's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-ware-handmade-flower-mug-gift-mug","title":"Kutani Ware Handmade Flower Mug by 川合 孝知 Kawai Takatomo 0838","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: Dia. 9.5 cm x H8.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapacity: 380cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial \/ component: Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: Dishwasher \/No, M\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eicrowave Oven\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Please note as each piece is hand-made, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Zakka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44276965605665,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6884\/3193\/products\/DSC04878.jpg?v=1672772895"},{"product_id":"kutani-warer-handmade-flower-mug","title":"Kutani Warer Handmade Flower Mug by 川合 孝知 Kawai Takatomo 0824","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: DIA. 9.5 cm x Height 8 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapacity: 280cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial \/ component: Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: Dishwasher \/No, M\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eicrowave Oven\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Please note as each piece is hand-made, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Zakka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44276970783009,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6884\/3193\/products\/DSC04904.jpg?v=1672773081"}],"url":"https:\/\/greatzakka.com\/en-ca\/collections\/takatomo-kawai-kutani-ware-artist.oembed","provider":"Great Zakka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}