{"product_id":"s-u-i-y-o-kari-m","title":"SUIYO x Masukichi Original Coffee Mug","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e Communicating Seto. Hitotsuchi limited edition product\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeto City, Aichi Prefecture, is a pottery production center with a history of over 1,000 years. It has produced a wide variety of pottery in large quantities, so much so that ceramics are now called \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e Setomono. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e Thanks to the high-quality clay available, the area produces both earthenware and porcelain. The products produced are diverse, ranging from luxury items to everyday items, novelties for export overseas, architectural ceramics, insulators, and more, adapting to the times. This is a series of products that was started with the aim of conveying Seto's craftsmanship. This time, we consulted with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suiyo_2013\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suiyo_2013\/\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , a pottery manufacturer founded in \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e , about creating an original coffee cup using a mold.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat is \" \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e \"?\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC03093_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896030\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC03093_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896030\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eFounded in \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, \" \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e \" is a husband-and-wife pottery studio run by ceramic artist Daisuke Anayama and maneki-neko maker and artist Fumika Anayama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e is written in Chinese characters as \"Suiyo\" and is derived from \"jade,\" which was considered the most precious gemstone in ancient China.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The name also embodies the dream of becoming a pottery manufacturer on par with Ru Kiln and Ding Kiln, \u003cspan\u003ewhich are considered the pinnacle of Chinese ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC00916_1_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896142\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC00916_1_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896142\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eHitotsuchi's original color \"Muku\" with a slightly grayish glaze.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC02971_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714895963\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC02971_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714895963\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e On the back\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e It is engraved with the mark of a kingfisher bird, known as a flying jewel. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC04347_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896042\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC04347_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896042\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e Matte texture.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC02934_2.jpg?v=1714895960\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC02934_2.jpg?v=1714895960\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSlim shape. The handle is thin and lightweight.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A coffee cup that embodies the techniques of the region\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/Seto19105830008_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896445\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/Seto19105830008_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714896445\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eAlthough Daisuke is originally from Tochigi, he came to Seto because it is an absolute pottery region with a history of over 1,000 years. During his time as a trainee at the Seto City New Century Crafts Museum, a pottery training facility, he learned about the world of antiques from a senior artist active in Seto, and became fascinated by their beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eHe traveled to Fujian Province in China to study kiln sites, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003ehas continued to create works that reflect his knowledge of the classics and suit the modern era.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eDaisuke, who is skilled at using the potter's wheel, created beautiful shapes and glazes, while Fumika, a painter, entered the world of pottery and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eadded her own paintings, resulting in vessels that look just like paintings.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTen\u003c\/span\u003e years have passed since the company was established, and the theme of their craftsmanship is \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have decided to go from \"Bringing good old things to modern dining tables\" to \" \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBeyond the Classics\u003c\/span\u003e ,\" and are moving forward to a new stage, aiming to surpass the great classics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC04396_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714895972\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/DSC04396_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714895972\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Over the past \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e years, \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e has focused on potter's wheel manufacturing, gradually increasing production using molds, and from \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e switched to full mold production.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They make the prototypes themselves, with Daisuke using a potter's wheel and Fumika painting the vessels and carving the plaster.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe then ask the help of specialized businesses that can only be found in this production area, such as mold makers who make the molds, dough makers who apply pressure to the muddy clay using a special pump and pour it into plaster molds to form the products, and specialists in handle making, to complete the manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Seto has a history of mass production, and as such, there are many specialized businesses involved in pottery making. However, their existence is not immediately obvious, and you only become aware of them through acquaintances in the pottery industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eWhat do we think is so great about \" \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e \"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eWhat always impresses me is their willingness to take on challenges. We at Hitotsuchi have become comrades in arms during the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to create a school for students who were no longer able to attend pottery-related schools, so we set up a temporary school on Zoom in just three days. For over \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e month, we spent hectic days teaching together for about \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ean\u003c\/span\u003e hour every weekday.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eSince then, the company has continued to take on challenges, such as launching a replacement project for the Setomono Matsuri, an annual pottery market that has been held since before the war, which was canceled.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Lora; color: #6c6a6a; letter-spacing: .6pt; mso-no-proof: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Lora; color: #6c6a6a; letter-spacing: .6pt; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Lora; color: #6c6a6a; letter-spacing: .6pt;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Lora; color: #6c6a6a; letter-spacing: .6pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/18160036_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714895990\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/18160036_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1714895990\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eThe two members of \" \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSUIYO\u003c\/span\u003e \" are ceramic warriors. They observe the world, look ahead, and take on a variety of challenges. They set precise goals and go through an overwhelming amount of trial and error. Their all-out dedication is refreshing.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"oypena\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35291d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #35291d;\"\u003eCurrently, the two have established their own direction as potters, and are striving to make further strides as artists with the potential to be active overseas. Each product they produce is constantly updated. They acquired their pieces when they first met, and it's a fun pottery to collect and compare them \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003efive\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eten\u003c\/span\u003e years from now.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e [About the product]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Original coffee cup | SUIYO x Hitotsuchi\u003cbr\u003e Material: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e size:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Diameter approx. 8cm (10cm including handle) x height 9.0cm\u003cbr\u003e Capacity: about 250ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Texture: Matte Microwave: Can be used\u003cbr\u003e Dishwasher: Not recommended Oven: Not recommended\u003cbr\u003e Manufacturer: SUIYO\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e *Since each piece is made by hand, there may be slight variations in color and shape, but we hope you enjoy the different expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e [Precautions when first using]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e- Because ceramics have coarse clay particles, soaking them in hot water before use will make them less likely to get dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e - Ceramics are absorbent, so to prevent chipping, remove dirt as soon as possible after use, wash with kitchen detergent, and then dry thoroughly before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e[Notes regarding returns and exchanges] \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor returns or exchanges of this product due to customer convenience, the customer is responsible for the round-trip shipping costs. Even if the product is unused, returns or exchanges due to differences in size, design, or color are at the customer's discretion. Depending on your browser and monitor settings, the color and texture of the product may differ slightly from the actual product. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ますきち｜愛知瀬戸｜瀬戸焼・せともの","offers":[{"title":"青竹","offer_id":44954250412240,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"狐","offer_id":44954251526352,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"小豆","offer_id":44954250445008,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/7907\/1440\/files\/JAC00339.jpg?v=1772866001","url":"https:\/\/shop.seto-masukichi.com\/en\/products\/s-u-i-y-o-kari-m","provider":"Masukichi -Pottery \u0026 Souvenir- ますきち 瀬戸焼・土産店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}