{"title":"Mikiko Shimizu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"japanese-hand-painted-floral-ceramic-rinka-bowl","title":"Japanese Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Rinka Bowl, L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003erinka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e bowl by Kyoto ceramic artist \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMikiko Shimizu\u003c\/span\u003e, formed using the traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etatara\u003c\/span\u003e slab-building technique. Rather than being thrown on the wheel, the clay is rolled into a slab and shaped by hand, giving the vessel its softly irregular silhouette and gentle sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe surface is finished with delicate hand-painted floral decoration in red and green, complemented by subtle \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egohon \u003c\/span\u003e(御本) \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emarkings—soft blush-pink spots that emerge naturally during firing and bring warmth and variation to the pale ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts scalloped rim and slightly uneven form preserve the character of the maker’s hand, balancing traditional Japanese ceramic techniques with a light, expressive quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for rice, soup, side dishes, condiments, sweets, or simply as a decorative accent at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to the naturally porous character of the ceramic, the interior may temporarily deepen in color when wet, returning to its original tone as it dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eØ 5.25\" x H 2.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mikiko Shimizu (清水幹子)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBorn in Kyoto Prefecture in 1970, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMikiko Shimizu (清水幹子)\u003c\/span\u003e is a Japanese ceramic artist working within the tradition of Kyoto pottery. After studying ceramics in Kyoto, she trained at a local pottery studio before continuing her education in ceramic design and establishing her independent practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShimizu is particularly known for her use of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etatara\u003c\/span\u003e, a slab-building technique that gives her vessels their softly irregular, handmade forms. Delicate floral motifs, gently scalloped \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003erinka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e edges, and subtle variations in glaze and clay bring a sense of warmth and quiet movement to her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2004, Shimizu was recognized as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTraditional Craftsperson (伝統工芸士)\u003c\/span\u003e. Her ceramics balance Kyoto’s long-established craft traditions with a light, contemporary sensibility, creating functional pieces intended to bring beauty and character to the everyday table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikiko Shimizu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524636905661,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_4504_b6b8cafb-caf1-490c-9ddb-5540b4e9f69a.jpg?v=1790182496"},{"product_id":"japanese-hand-painted-floral-ceramic-rinka-bowl-s","title":"Japanese Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Rinka Bowl, S","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA small \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003erinka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e bowl by Kyoto ceramic artist Mikiko Shimizu, formed using the traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etatara\u003c\/span\u003e slab-building technique. Rather than being thrown on the wheel, the clay is rolled into a slab and shaped by hand, giving the vessel its softly irregular silhouette and gentle sense of movement. The interior retains faint vertical lines from the hand-forming process, preserving subtle traces of how the clay was shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe surface is finished with delicate hand-painted floral decoration in red and green, complemented by subtle \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egohon \u003c\/span\u003e(御本) \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emarkings—soft blush-pink spots that emerge naturally during firing and bring warmth and variation to the pale ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe front is decorated slightly different from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-hand-painted-floral-ceramic-rinka-bowl\"\u003elarger version\u003c\/a\u003e and giving the piece its own distinct character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts scalloped rim and slightly uneven form preserve the character of the maker’s hand, balancing traditional Japanese ceramic techniques with a light, expressive quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for rice, soup, side dishes, condiments, sweets, or simply as a decorative accent at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to the naturally porous character of the ceramic, the interior may temporarily deepen in color when wet, returning to its original tone as it dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: Ø 4\" x H 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mikiko Shimizu (清水幹子)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1970, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMikiko Shimizu (清水幹子)\u003c\/span\u003e is a Japanese ceramic artist working within the tradition of Kyoto pottery. After studying ceramics in Kyoto, she trained at a local pottery studio before continuing her education in ceramic design and establishing her independent practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShimizu is particularly known for her use of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etatara\u003c\/span\u003e, a slab-building technique that gives her vessels their softly irregular, handmade forms. Delicate floral motifs, gently scalloped \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003erinka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e edges, and subtle variations in glaze and clay bring a sense of warmth and quiet movement to her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2004, Shimizu was recognized as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTraditional Craftsperson (伝統工芸士)\u003c\/span\u003e. Her ceramics balance Kyoto’s long-established craft traditions with a light, contemporary sensibility, creating functional pieces intended to bring beauty and character to the everyday table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikiko Shimizu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524849045693,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_4505.jpg?v=1790184220"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/collections\/mikiko-shimizu.oembed","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}