{"product_id":"kumiko-michihiro-domoto-inlay-sake-cup-i","title":"Kumiko \u0026 Michihiro Dōmoto 'Inlay Sake Cup I'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions - L7.5cm x W6.4cm x H3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials - locally sourced \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEchizen and raw clays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare - gently hand-wash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethod - wood-fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichihiro specialises in wheel-throwing and wood-firing, while Kumiko applies meticulous Mishima (zōgan) inlay, a technique originating in Korea in which finely carved lines are filled with white clay to create intricate surface patterns. Kumiko carefully incises delicate lines into the clay and fills them with white slip, forming gentle illustrations of florals, fruits, and natural motifs alongside finely composed decorative patterns. Each carving is unique, varying subtly from piece to piece and giving every work its own character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumiko and Michihiro Domoto are based in the historic pottery region of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. They combine local Echizen clays with raw clay they forage within the prefecture, creating ceramics shaped by the materials of their immediate surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichihiro specialises in wheel-throwing and wood-firing, while Kumiko applies meticulous Mishima (zōgan) inlay, a technique originating in Korea in which finely carved lines are filled with white clay to form intricate surface patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create functional works including tableware, tea utensils and sake cups, defined by their material integrity and refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/collections\/kumiko-michihiro-domoto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kumiko and Michihiro's practice and view their full collection.. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumiko \u0026 Michihiro Dōmoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56789372076405,"sku":"KMD261-4a","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/5583\/files\/7R1A7539_c931c70c-e6fa-41fc-a889-7dac13c27d3a.jpg?v=1772881571","url":"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/products\/kumiko-michihiro-domoto-inlay-sake-cup-i","provider":"Maud and Mabel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}