{"product_id":"japanese-hana-akae-hand-painted-floral-cup","title":"Japanese Hana Akae Hand-Painted Floral Cup","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seto, Japan, this charming cup by Kōbō Yuzuriha brings together the warmth of traditional pottery and the delicate expression of hand-painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe softly flared form is dressed in a creamy white slip (化粧土, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekeshōdo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), creating a gentle canvas for flowing vines, scattered blossoms, and small touches of turquoise. Painted in the spirit of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHana Akae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (花赤絵), or “floral red painting,” the warm iron-red lines move freely across the surface, lending the piece a light and playful rhythm. A deep reddish-brown band around the foot provides a quiet contrast to the delicate floral pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEstablished in 1993 by five women artisans, Kōbō Yuzuriha is known for its expressive hand-painted ceramics. The studio takes its name from the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eyuzuriha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tree, a Japanese symbol of renewal and continuity, whose older leaves make way for new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSubtle variations in brushwork, glaze, and form give each cup its own character, reflecting the human touch behind its making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA vessel designed to bring warmth and a sense of occasion to everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: L \" x W \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKōbō Yuzuriha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Established in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1993 in Seto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e, Kōbō Yuzuriha is a distinctive kiln founded by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efive women artisans\u003c\/span\u003e and known for its richly expressive, hand-painted ceramics. Today, the kiln continues to be shaped by the skilled hands of women makers and painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach piece begins with warm Seto clay, dressed in a soft \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewhite slip (化粧土)\u003c\/span\u003e before intricate florals are painted by hand. Layers of color, delicate brushwork, and subtle variations give every vessel a character of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYuzuriha\u003c\/span\u003e comes from an evergreen whose older leaves give way as new ones emerge—a Japanese symbol of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erenewal, continuity, and passing something cherished from one generation to the next\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobo Yuzuriha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67680650985661,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_4880.jpg?v=1791405828","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-hana-akae-hand-painted-floral-cup","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}