{"product_id":"yachimun-5-sun-bowl-itchin-white-slip-karakusa-by-teruya-kiln-018-tr","title":"Yachimun 5-Sun Bowl – Itchin White Slip Karakusa by Teruya Kiln (018-TR)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e① Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was wandering through Yachimun Ichi — Okinawa's twice-yearly pottery market — when this bowl suddenly caught my eye, and I stopped right in my tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowing karakusa arabesque is drawn in white slip by hand, one line at a time, using a technique called itchin: the potter squeezes clay slip through a fine nozzle, slowly tracing each curve. The lines have a quiet, organic rhythm — the kind you don't notice at first, but the longer you look, the more it pulls you in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 16 cm across — a traditional 5-sun bowl — this is just the right size for everyday use. Salads, side dishes, a generous portion of soup, a single serving of rice with toppings. It fits the table the way a good companion fits a conversation: quietly, without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, somehow, just having it there changes the whole feeling of a meal. That's the quiet power of yachimun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI chose this piece because I wanted to bring that warmth — born from Okinawan soil and a craftsperson's steady hands — straight to your table. Why not let your everyday bowl be one that came from an island market?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e② Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.0 in (7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth \/ Diameter: 6.3 in (16 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 6.3 in (16 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 16.7 oz (473 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e③ Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: approximately 17.2 fl oz (509 ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e④ Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoneware clay with lead-free glaze. The body is finished in an earthy base glaze and hand-decorated with flowing white slip karakusa (arabesque vines) drawn in the itchin technique. Lead- and cadmium-free as confirmed by the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑤ Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa, Japan by Teruya Kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑥ Handmade Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, texture, and size are a natural part of the handmaking process — and part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Not induction cooktop compatible. Avoid sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑧ Food Safe Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with lead-free glaze as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑨ Prop 65 Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑩ Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 7ab56b84-9b7e-4f91-b344-313c23a4ce0d --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42985578004557,"sku":"018-TR","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9301\/2045\/files\/018-TR-1.jpg?v=1778691334","url":"https:\/\/t-under.com\/products\/yachimun-5-sun-bowl-itchin-white-slip-karakusa-by-teruya-kiln-018-tr","provider":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}