{"product_id":"gotanbayashi-kama-karatsuyaki-matcha-bowl-with-gift-box","title":"Gotanbayashi Kama: Karatsuyaki Matcha Bowl with Gift Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKaratsuyaki Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKaratsuyaki\u003c\/em\u003e, or Karatsu Ware (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karatsu_ware\" title=\"Karatsu Ware on Wikipedia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipedia entry\u003c\/a\u003e), as a living tradition encompasses an enormous range of work, representative of both Japanese and Korean culture. Considered a traditional Japanese handicraft, it is known for its simple, sturdy, earthy style. Using clay rich in iron, works done in this style may be unglazed or decorated with an iron-based glaze creating the earthy, natural feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Karatsuyaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taku Village, Saga Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am a native of New Mexico, but have lived in Japan since 1990. Although I developed an interest in pottery as a child from visiting ancient ruins and surrounding pueblos, I didn't start making pots until 2002 when I met veteran Karatsu potter Tsuruta Yoshihisa who mentored me in the Karatsu tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an initial period of renting and borrowing kilns, I built Gotanbayashi studio in 2005 and installed a gas kiln. In 2008, I began showing work to the public, participating in shows, and conducting workshops. 2010 saw the construction of the Gotanbayashi anagama\/noborigama hybrid wood kiln next to the existing studio, and this is the kiln in which most of the work is fired today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the work is teaware for the Japanese tea ceremony, but I also make Japanese and western style tableware, ware for drinking sake, sculptural work, and collaborative pieces with artists from other mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gotanbayashi Kama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40176643768425,"sku":"gtn-mb01","price":482.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/gotanbayashi-kama-karatsuyaki-matcha-bowl-with-gift-box-745458.jpg?v=1663992880","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-gb\/products\/gotanbayashi-kama-karatsuyaki-matcha-bowl-with-gift-box","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}