{"title":"Yoshio Kangawa","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in Yamaguchi in 1963, Kangawa began studying ceramics after moving to Kosaharamura in Kyushu. A solo exhibition by potter Ryoji Koie opened his eyes to the freedom of working with clay, prompting him to apprentice under Koie and pursue ceramics more deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter establishing his own practice, Kangawa built an anagama wood-fired kiln in his wife's hometown of Hiroshima, where he continues to work today. His pieces are exhibited in Japan and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKangawa works across wood-fired stoneware, white porcelain, and kataku, a semi-porcelain clay. His matte black iron glazes and understated gray tones complement both Japanese and Western cuisine, allowing the food to remain at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural ash deposits, kiln dust, and variations in the firing process give each piece its own character. His rimmed plates and small bowls provide generous space for arranging food, making them both versatile and expressive at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade primarily from Hiroshima clay, these pieces are not dishwasher- or microwave-safe. Soak them thoroughly before first use to help seal the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith continued use, the clay gradually absorbs oils from food, while color settles into the crackle of the glaze. Each meal and each wash adds to the surface, allowing the piece to develop a character uniquely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKangawa's work speaks to a wider pull toward handmade objects and material honesty — bringing the warmth and individuality of ceramics, shaped by real fire, to the everyday table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ash-speckled-tea-bowl","title":"Ash-Speckled Tea Bowl","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKangawa Ash-Fired Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood-fired stoneware by Yoshio Kangawa, Hiroshima clay. Ash flow pools into a warm, glassy patch on one side while the rest stays matte — a mark of where the piece sat in the kiln. 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