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It is the one that feels right every time you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is CHIPS Inc.'s Ancient Pottery bowl in the smaller size, made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) of Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic region with over 1,300 years of continuous production. CHIPS was founded in 2016 to make tableware people reach for without thinking: handles that balance naturally, rims that meet the lip comfortably, glazes that look better as the table fills up. The Ancient Pottery finish is deliberately quiet, muted tones with a softly weathered quality and natural yuragi (揺らぎ) in the glaze, the gentle irregularities that mean no two pieces are quite identical. At 13.8cm wide and 5cm deep it works for side dishes, a small salad, fruit, or a dessert. 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This one is for Tuesday night curry or a generous pasta and a glass of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Pottery bowl is made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, a ceramic region with over 1,300 years of history and responsible for roughly half of all tableware produced in Japan. CHIPS Inc. was founded in 2016 with a clear purpose: to make tableware people reach for without thinking. Rather than manufacturing directly, they partner with specialist Mino factories whose craftsmen understand the clay intimately, producing pieces that combine contemporary design sensibility with deep regional skill. The Ancient Pottery glaze takes its cue from vintage folk ceramics: a softly weathered finish with yuragi (揺らぎ), the quiet irregularities and natural speckle that make each piece slightly different from the next. At 14.5cm wide with a generous depth, this large bowl handles curry rice, pasta, salads or any dish meant for the centre of the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIPS Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":52928475791703,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-002-BRS","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":52928475824471,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-002-GRY","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52928475857239,"sku":"BOW-CER-MIN-CHP-002-WHT","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04711.jpg?v=1777184568"},{"product_id":"ancient-pottery-mino-ware-coffee-dipper","title":"Ancient Pottery Mino-ware coffee dipper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki (美濃焼) stoneware, Gifu Prefecture; by CHIPS Inc., founded 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Ancient Pottery series; flat base with three drainage holes and radiating internal ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Develops a unique patina with use; microwave, oven and dishwasher safe; two glaze options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee equipment has its own aesthetic language, and it is mostly industrial. This dripper speaks a different one: a softly weathered folk-craft glaze, the kind that looks like it has been on a kitchen shelf for decades, and a form that will slowly become more itself with every brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by CHIPS Inc. in Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic region with over 1,300 years of continuous production. CHIPS was founded in 2016 to make tableware people reach for without thinking, partnering with specialist Mino potters using local materials and techniques. The Ancient Pottery dripper is made from stoneware, not porcelain: a denser, more resilient clay body that suits daily use. The form is wide and low with a flat base, three drainage holes and ribs that radiate outward from the base, creating an even flow and allowing air to escape steadily during the pour. The glaze has the intentional irregularities and weathered bronze-brown tones of the Ancient Pottery series. 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