{"product_id":"echizen-kawara-ceramic-pen-tray-yakishime-clay","title":"Echizen Kawara Ceramic Pen Tray – Yakishime Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Echizen Kawara Ceramic Pen Tray – Yakishime Clay 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 highlights the natural beauty of clay through the yakishime firing method—an unglazed, high-temperature process that brings out a rich, earthy tone and smooth texture unique to Echizen craftsmanship. Its warm, natural color reflects the quiet dignity and timeless beauty of Japanese rooftops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the artisans of Echizen Seramika have created roof tiles that protect temples and homes across Japan. Today, they carry that legacy forward by transforming the spirit of roof tiles into refined Japanese desk accessories that bring a sense of calm and warmth to the modern workspace. The tray’s matte finish and gentle curves express the serene balance between strength and simplicity found in traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed as a small dish, this piece can also be used for serving food or holding accessories, blending functionality with the quiet artistry of Japanese design. Whether on your desk or dining table, it embodies the enduring connection between Japan’s architectural heritage and daily life.\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":51256859853083,"sku":"EC0003","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-yakishime-clay-komorebi-stationery-1.jpg?v=1772887990","url":"https:\/\/komorebistationery.live\/products\/echizen-kawara-ceramic-pen-tray-yakishime-clay","provider":"Komorebi Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}