{"title":"Earthenware Keshiki Tableware Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billstone’s crackle glazed earthenware terracotta slipware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billstone’s Earthenware Keshiki Tableware Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson is a potter based in Brighton. She creates pieces inspired by the Japanese Mingei folk art movement. Her distinctive style involves working with earthenware terracotta clay. Each piece is hand-built and finished with its own unique slipware pattern.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I really enjoy using organic English tea to dip-dye all the pieces, after they are fired. So that the crackles on each piece become more emphasised. Each piece or vessel has its own unique crackle pattern, with individual lines that become darker with age. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Japan, we call this crackling ’Keshiki’, which, when translated, means view or landscape. For me, it feels like watching a landscape shift over time. I also love the idea that each piece grows with you, and I like to think of every object as having its own life, and it becomes a familiar friend.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBecause these vessels are low-fired earthenware pieces, they are more porous than stoneware or porcelain, so they will absorb a certain amount of moisture. They are always best left to air dry (not in a cupboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAll the pieces are made with crank clay, decorative slips, and food-safe clear glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"earthenware-crackle-glaze-platter","title":"Earthenware Keshiki Platter","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson’s Earthenware Keshiki Platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson is a potter based in Brighton. She creates pieces inspired by the Japanese Mingei folk art movement. Her distinctive style involves working with earthenware terracotta clay. Each piece is hand-built and finished with its own unique slipware pattern.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I really enjoy using organic English tea to dip-dye all the pieces, after they are fired. So that the crackles on each piece become more emphasised. Each piece or vessel has its own unique crackle pattern, with individual lines that become darker with age. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Japan, we call this crackling ’Keshiki’, which, when translated, means view or landscape. For me, it feels like watching a landscape shift over time. I also love the idea that each piece grows with you, and I like to think of every object as having its own life, and it becomes a familiar friend.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Keshiki Platters are part of a larger collection, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-bowls\"\u003ebowls\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-candle-holder\"\u003ecandleholders\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-pattern-vase\"\u003evases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBecause these vessels are low-fired earthenware pieces, they are more porous than stoneware or porcelain, so they will absorb a certain amount of moisture. They are always best left to air dry (not in a cupboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAll the pieces are made with crank clay, decorative slips, and food-safe clear glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter: 27cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroko Aono-Billson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56156815262070,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Hiroko_Aono-Billson_Keshiki_platterangle.png?v=1763070704"},{"product_id":"earthenware-crackle-glaze-candle-holder","title":"Earthenware Keshiki Candle Holders","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson’s Earthenware Keshiki Candle Holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson is a potter based in Brighton. She creates pieces inspired by the Japanese Mingei folk art movement. Her distinctive style involves working with earthenware terracotta clay. Each piece is hand-built and finished with its own unique slipware pattern.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I really enjoy using organic English tea to dip-dye all the pieces, after they are fired. So that the crackles on each piece become more emphasised. Each piece or vessel has its own unique crackle pattern, with individual lines that become darker with age. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Japan, we call this crackling ’Keshiki’, which, when translated, means view or landscape. For me, it feels like watching a landscape shift over time. I also love the idea that each piece grows with you, and I like to think of every object as having its own life, and it becomes a familiar friend.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Keshiki Candle Holders are part of a larger collection, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-platter\"\u003eplatters\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-bowls\"\u003ebowls\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-pattern-vase\"\u003evases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBecause these vessels are low-fired earthenware pieces, they are more porous than stoneware or porcelain, so they will absorb a certain amount of moisture. They are always best left to air dry (not in a cupboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAll the pieces are made with crank clay, decorative slips, and food-safe clear glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur pure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/candles?variant=41319147012259\" title=\"Pure British Beeswax Candles\"\u003eBritish beeswax standard candles\u003c\/a\u003e fit the candle holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroko Aono-Billson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56655376449910,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Hiroko_Aono-Billson_Candle_HolderMediumprofile.png?v=1763040396"},{"product_id":"earthenware-crackle-glaze-bowls","title":"Keshiki Bowls","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEarthenware Keshiki Bowls, by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHiroko Aono-Billson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I really enjoy using organic English tea to dip-dye all the pieces, after they are fired. So that the crackles on each piece become more emphasised. Each piece or vessel has its own unique crackle pattern, with individual lines that become darker with age. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Japan, we call this crackling ’Keshiki’, which, when translated, means view or landscape. For me, it feels like watching a landscape shift over time and with the seasons. I also love the idea that each piece grows with you, and I like to think of every object as having its own life, and it becomes a familiar friend.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Keshiki Bowls are part of a larger collection, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-platter\"\u003eplatters\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-candle-holder\"\u003ecandleholders\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/products\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-pattern-vase\"\u003evases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBecause these vessels are low-fired earthenware pieces, they are more porous than stoneware or porcelain, so they will absorb a certain amount of moisture. They are always best left to air dry (not in a cupboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: 7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter Top: 21cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter bottom: 11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLarge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: 8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter Top: 25cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter bottom: 13cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroko Aono-Billson","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56156849176950,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56156849209718,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9540\/9059\/files\/The_Merchants_Table_Hiroko_Aono-Billson_Keshiki-Bowls_1.png?v=1763041298"}],"url":"https:\/\/themerchantstable.co.uk\/collections\/earthenware-crackle-glaze-tableware-collection.oembed","provider":"The Merchant's Table","version":"1.0","type":"link"}