【Regarding ceramic products】
The following points are generally unavoidable in the manufacturing process of ceramics.
Please understand that all of the following points have passed the manufacturer's quality standards. (good quality)
Additionally, our store rechecks items at the time of sale and excludes items that significantly detract from the product's value before shipping.
- There may be black spots on the surface (iron that turns black after firing).
- There may be dimples on the surface (caused by variations in glaze thickness or during firing).
- The surface may be rough or have granular bumps.
- There may be color variations due to differences in glaze thickness.
- There may be uneven colors, color splashes, color transfers, and pattern omissions may occur in the painting.
- There may be small irregularities and unevenness of color on the surface of gold.
- There may be minor, inconspicuous scratches on the surface.
- There may be discrepancies in the size indicated in the product specifications.
- Some items may intentionally feature color variations or surface roughness as part of the design.
- For ceramic vases, it is generally not recommended to use them with water. If you need to use water, please apply a ‘waterproofing agent’ to the inside.
Handmade pottery offers a unique charm that mass-produced items cannot replicate. Each piece is slightly different in color, size, and shape, making them beautifully imperfect and distinct.
Enjoy these unique encounters as part of the individuality of handmade pottery, where each piece embodies the spirit of "一期一会:ichi-go ichi-e" — a once-in-a-lifetime meeting.