🌸 The Synonym for Japanese Ceramics
Seto: The Hometown of Maneki-neko
✨ Seto ware refers to ceramics produced in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, and its surrounding areas. Originating in the Kamakura period, it is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, boasting a history of 1,300 years. In 1977, Seto ware was designated as a Japanese Traditional Craft by the Japanese government, and in 2017, it was recognized as a "Japan Heritage" site. It was also among the earliest to produce glazed pottery and ceramic Maneki-neko, earning it the title of the "Hometown of Maneki-neko." In Japanese, "Setomono" is synonymous with ceramics, highlighting its widespread recognition and representative status.
🐲 An Amulet for Success: The Hamaya Arrow
This exclusive Seto ware piece by Yakushigama features a long-life white dragon biting an amulet arrow, known as a Hamaya. The Hamaya symbolizes an arrow of success, representing the overcoming of obstacles to achieve victory. Accompanied by a lucky charm bell, it invites even greater fortune. ✨ The dragon's gold lacquer is crafted using the distinctive Maki-e technique, signifying wealth and good luck. The bamboo and plum blossom motifs carry beautiful meanings and blessings, making this piece ideal for display in homes, offices, or shops.
※ Includes a gift box, black pedestal, gold folding screen, and a small wooden stand.
※ Approximate Dimensions: Length 9 × Width 5 × Height 7.5 cm
※ Recommended Display Space: Length 16 × Width 10 × Height 11.7 cm
※ Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by artisans. Slight variations in color and pattern placement are natural and not considered defects. Colors may also vary depending on your monitor settings; please refer to the actual product for accuracy. Thank you.
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- Nestled in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture—a land with a thousand-year legacy of pottery craftsmanship—is Yakushigama. Here, artisans employ unique Seto techniques, passed down since the Meiji era, to create auspicious charms such as the twelve zodiac animals, Maneki-neko (beckoning cats), and Hina dolls. These pieces blend traditional Japanese motifs with contemporary style, transforming them into charming modern decorations.
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