{"product_id":"3-luckycat","title":"Japanese Kutani-yaki lucky cat dyed No. 3","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Japanese Kutani ware lucky cat dyed with tsuke (No. 3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Dimensions: 10cm high, 6cm wide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Porcelain + Hand-painted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"Izatsushi\" is the Japanese term for blue and white porcelain. The process of painting with cobalt blue pigment is called \"izatsushi\"; \"atsushi\" refers to the decorative pattern. Therefore, \"Izatsushi\" means painting decorative patterns using cobalt blue pigment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMost dyes and pigments are used on ceramics (i.e., materials that require high-temperature firing).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe meaning of pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUsing it on a lucky cat makes it even more elegant and collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIntroduction to Kutani ware\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\"Kutani ware\" is a representative of Japanese painted ceramics, originating from Minamikaga in southern Ishikawa Prefecture, and is widely recognized as the pinnacle of painted ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\n Kutani ware, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e a history of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e360\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eyears, not only has vibrant colors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAt the same time, it has kept pace with the times and is loved both in Japan and around the world. In recent years, Kutani ware has also utilized its unique colors...\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCollaborations with different characters for sale have made it quite popular. This time, we'll introduce the characteristics and history of Kutani ware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEven the manufacturing process and selection methods will be explained. The name Kutani ware comes from Kutani Village, Enuma District, Kaga Province.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt is said that it was originally made deep in the Yamanaka Onsen (hot springs) in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It uses a Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e-style brocade\u003c\/span\u003e known as Kutani Gosai \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003egreen, yellow, red, purple, and indigo\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHard pigments are used for \"top painting,\" and their bright and vivid colors are their defining characteristic.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"九谷燒","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41960145322157,"sku":"MSO-27","price":388.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3974\/2893\/products\/217484923066_nEAM592psKcibkyJMePiMoommJ3swmcecdY8hkAf.jpg?v=1666959039","url":"https:\/\/ourlittlezoneluckycat.com\/en\/products\/3-luckycat","provider":"ourlittlezoneluckycat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}