{"product_id":"kutani-ware-hinadamari-cat-mug","title":"Kutani Ware “Hinadamari” Cat Mug","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003eKutani-yaki \u003c\/strong\u003emug featuring two cats sitting together among delicate, colorful flowers. This piece brings the distinctive colors and decorative tradition of Kutani ware into a warm, inviting design for everyday use.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a history spanning several centuries, \u003cstrong\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Japan’s best-known traditions of decorative ceramics. A defining characteristic is its rich \u003cstrong\u003efive-color palette\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally known as \u003cem\u003eGosai\u003c\/em\u003e — red, yellow, green, purple, and deep blue. Kutani pigments are applied in relatively rich layers, creating the distinctive depth and intensity of color associated with Kutani decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHinadamari\u003c\/strong\u003e (陽だまり）design has a wonderfully gentle character: two cats sit side by side beneath flowering branches, surrounded by touches of blue, yellow, pink and purple. Against the softly speckled ceramic, the colorful decoration has a particularly warm, handcrafted appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike mass-produced mugs, the appeal of this piece lies in its \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship and decorative technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rich Kutani colors, expressive outlines and subtle variations in the ceramic surface give it the character of a piece of Japanese pottery rather than simply a printed design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis mug is both \u003cstrong\u003efunctional and decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e — lovely for everyday coffee or tea, while also being a beautiful piece to keep on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eSize: Ø7.8 x H8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"nihon-kara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56364799623460,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/7064\/7332\/files\/Kutani_Cat.jpg?v=1789965203","url":"https:\/\/nihon-kara.com\/products\/kutani-ware-hinadamari-cat-mug","provider":"nihon-kara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}