{"product_id":"it-n3-003-a","title":"Tomoko Iwata Ash-glazed Kusano-utsuwa CHIBI A","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are works by Tomoko Iwata, who creates pottery in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of Ms. Iwata's works are created using the hand-building technique (a method of building up shapes by coiling clay into ropes), so each piece is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer works include three main lines: \"Tanka,\" which achieves a matte, metallic black color through repeated firing; \"Sabikekesho,\" which features designs made with slip; and \"Haiyu,\" which uses natural plant ash to create a unique and beautiful green vitreous glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. Iwata used to paint. She reportedly transitioned to pottery as her interest in clay grew from painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forms of her works, meticulously crafted down to the finest details, and her pursuit of the textures of clay and glaze result in truly unparalleled pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e■Size: 65mm × 65mm × Height 35mm\u003cbr\u003e■Weight: Approx. 130g\u003cbr\u003e■Texture: Smooth surface\u003cbr\u003e■Microwave: ✕ \/ Dishwasher: ✕ \/ Oven: ✕\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cTomoko Iwata\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1977 Born in Saitama Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e2000 Graduated from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Crafts, Painting Major\u003cbr\u003e2006 Completed Tokoname City Ceramic Research Institute \/ Produced works in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e2008 Built a kiln in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"岩田智子","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51024633102621,"sku":"IT-N3-003-a","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5310\/3645\/files\/IT-N3-003-a-1_922c6a8c-123f-44f2-8004-f0ece5f9f409.jpg?v=1773132176","url":"https:\/\/maholo.net\/en\/products\/it-n3-003-a","provider":"うつわ屋まほろ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}