{"product_id":"wu-bai-low-wide-bowls","title":"Wu Bai | Low Wide Bowls","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"231\"\u003emeasures\u003cbr\u003e12cmW x 6.5cmH\u003cbr\u003e(please allow 1-2cm difference in sizes as each one is made by hand)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWu Bai is an artist and curator who specialises in making and selling teawares.\u003cbr\u003eHis works usually surround a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etechnique called kohiki (粉引), with its origins dating back to the 15th century during the Joseon Dynasty. The process involves forming vessels using darker coloured clay, then applying a layer of white slip and finally glazed in a transparent or ash glaze to give the piece its soft white appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWith frequent use of his teawares, the fine cracks and lines in the kohiki slip gradually become more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis natural change known as kannyū, is not considered a flaw, but a valued characteristic of kohiki wares. Over time, the vessel records traces of tea, water, and daily use, allowing each piece to age uniquely alongside its owner - a quiet reflection of time, care, and the tea culture that embraces imperfection and impermanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"231\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5527\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e|\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease handle with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6640\" data-start=\"6473\"\u003eEach piece is made slowly, and small variations in size, colour, surface texture, form, and natural markings are part of the natural material’s expression and individuality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mugen objects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42943723176003,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0766\/8547\/files\/IMG_3840_5c0a29ca-2716-4936-80d1-f80a2e8850ed.jpg?v=1770619720","url":"https:\/\/mugen-objects.store\/products\/wu-bai-low-wide-bowls","provider":"mugen objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}