Thank you for viewing. This is a set of two small plates of "Yachimun," a traditional Okinawan pottery. Features: Characterized by a vibrant blue glaze (cobalt blue) reminiscent of the Okinawan sea, and embossed plant and geometric patterns. Uses: As side plates. They are not only used for small dishes, sweets, and pickles, but also as trays for temporarily placing small accessories such as rings and earrings. Charm: Each piece is handmade by artisans, giving it the value of being a "one-of-a-kind" item with subtle variations in shape and pattern. Material: Ceramic/Pottery Size Round plate: approx. 10.2 cm Flower shape: approx. 9.8 cm Other items from the same series are also listed. Discounts are available for combined purchases. Thank you for your consideration. "Yomitan-yaki Kita-gama Yachimun" Kita-gama, located in the Yachimun no Sato (Yachimun Village) in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, is known as a leading kiln for Okinawan pottery "Yachimun." It is a shared 13-chamber climbing kiln, the largest in Okinawa Prefecture, established in 1992 by four master potters: Kyoji Matsuda, Yoneji Matsuda, Masayoshi Miyagi, and Masamori Yonahara. A climbing kiln is a type of kiln built with firing chambers utilizing a stepped slope. Fire is lit at the front, and firing proceeds from the bottom up. Kita-gama is fired several times a year, and the pots are fired for four days while artisans take turns watching over the kiln day and night. The resulting pottery is simple and warm. Miyagi's pieces are heavy and primitive, while Kyoji's pieces have a gentle painting style that seems to reflect his personality. Yonahara, on the other hand, has a slightly different, urban and sophisticated atmosphere. It is understandable that Kita-gama's pottery, with its wonderful individual characteristics, has many fans. I myself am one of those fans. Even with the same painting, each piece is subtly different, and some have distortions due to the kiln's fire, but when you hold them, they all feel precious and possess a strength that makes you feel, "Ah, a person made this." They go well with any Japanese or Western dish, enhancing the food and making the dining table a little more colorful. I have selected "Kita-gama Yachimun" that are exciting just to look at. Material: Ceramic/Pottery