{"product_id":"mugihiko-kitagawa-cloud-vase-short","title":"Mugihiko Kitagawa - Cloud Vase, short","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"138\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLook at this! Such a bold and fascinatingly shaped vase!\u003cbr data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eThis is exactly why I can never stop my yearly buying trips — there’s always something that surprises me.\u003cbr data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eThank you, as always, for creating such wonderful pieces that honor your local traditions while continuing to explore new forms. One day, these young makers will surely become part of the region’s long, beautiful history too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"138\"\u003eEach vase is finished with a glaze made from vegetables grown on the artisan’s own farm. Fermented for decades, every batch creates a truly one-of-a-kind vegetable glaze, full of depth, color, and story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is handmade by Mugihiko Kitagawa in Aso mountain in Kumamoto Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate measurement:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 3\/8\" diameter x 4 5\/8\"H, opening diameter 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 lbs 13 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare instruction: \u003cb\u003ehand wash recommended\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMugihiko Kitagawa is the second generation of the ceramicist family. His family started the kiln in the 1980s in Aso mountain in Kumamoto Japan. Aso mountain is an active volcano and the local soil contains a lot of minerals and volcanic ashes. The area is also famous for hot springs and a rich environment for farming culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMugihiko’s family invented the “natural ash glaze” using local organic plants, vegetables and fruits. His family raises those vegetables and fruits on their own farm. It takes about 1-10 years depending on the ingredients just to create the natural ash glazes. Due to the natural resources the color comes out differently each round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMugihiko traveled to many countries when he was in his 20s and spent time with the local families in each location. Mugihiko is focusing on hand-kneading using those natural ash glazes to express the simple beauty of nature in Aso mountain while adding some uniqueness from different countries where he traveled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mugihiko Kitagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46722143486118,"sku":"Mugihiko-cloudvase-short","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1180\/7142\/files\/446AF36D-1F85-4EFE-8765-329465502052_42f693e1-1d64-4b93-b366-33cf0e7e2c18.jpg?v=1759559387","url":"https:\/\/yokagoodthings.com\/products\/mugihiko-kitagawa-cloud-vase-short","provider":"yoka good things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}