{"title":"Teaware as Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeaware as Art, The Artist Potter functional studio pottery transcends the realms of fine art through the unique character, feeling or sculptural and aesthetic qualities of a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaware gifts for the curator, collector and appreciator.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chawan-by-joseph-ludkin","title":"Chawan by Joseph Ludkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eChawan by Joseph Ludkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u2028Hand Thrown \u0026amp; Hand Carved in Yorkshire\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate measuements: \u202811.5cm height x 12cm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressively deep, large walled Chawan is truly incredible. Its bold appearance and texture with a wabi sabi feel, elemental qualities and substance connecting you with the natural world, like carved out of rock to cradle in your hands satisfyingly. 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