{"product_id":"echizen-kawara-ceramic-pen-tray-red-tile","title":"Echizen Kawara Ceramic Pen Tray – Red Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Echizen Kawara Ceramic Pen Tray – Red Tile is a Japanese pen tray handcrafted by Echizen Seramika in Fukui, Japan.\u003cbr\u003eMade in the same way as traditional Echizen Kawara roof tiles, this piece features a rich reddish-brown tone that reflects the warmth of earthen clay. The color is inspired by Echizen Akagawara—red roof tiles that have long protected homes in snowy regions of Japan. The unglazed brown shading along the lower edge follows the authentic practice of leaving the overlapping parts of roof tiles uncoated, preserving the genuine look of real kawara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the artisans of Echizen Seramika have crafted roof tiles that shape the landscape of Japanese towns and temples. Today, they continue that legacy through a new form—transforming the heritage of roof tile making into refined Japanese desk accessories that bring a quiet warmth to modern life. The tray’s smooth surface and gentle curves create a sense of comfort and balance, making it both practical and poetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed as a small ceramic dish, this piece can also be used for serving food or holding accessories. Whether placed on your desk or dining table, it embodies the enduring beauty and craftsmanship rooted in Japan’s architectural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 8.3\" × 4.2\" × 0.6\" (21.2 cm × 10.6 cm × 1.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 17.8 oz (505 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Echizen Seramika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cdcf1f2b-05c0-4e96-af88-400098aea11c\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"64\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEchizen Seramika \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e— From Roof to Desk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1952 in snowy Fukui, Echizen Seramika has long protected Japanese homes and temples with its resilient roof tiles. Made from iron-rich Echizen clay and fired at around 1200 °C, these tiles develop a distinctive silvery-gray hue known as gin-nezumi, a quiet color that has shaped Japan’s traditional landscapes for centuries. Today, the artisans of Echizen Seramika have transformed this heritage into contemporary tableware and decorative pieces that celebrate the beauty of earthen craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Komorebi Stationery, we have reimagined this material and craft through a different lens—creating pen trays and paperweights that bring the enduring strength and understated grace of Japanese rooftops to the creative desk. Each piece carries the wisdom and artistry of generations, connecting your daily writing space with the timeless craftsmanship that once sheltered Japan’s homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Echizen Seramika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256859918619,"sku":"EC0002","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/0333\/2635\/files\/echizen-kawara-ceramic-pen-tray-red-tile-komorebi-stationery-1.jpg?v=1772887994","url":"https:\/\/komorebistationery.live\/products\/echizen-kawara-ceramic-pen-tray-red-tile","provider":"Komorebi Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}