{"product_id":"shallow-bowl-14cm-skating-cat-design","title":"Shallow Bowl 14cm Skating Cat Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Story of SHICHITA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA stray cat wandered into a Mino ware pottery studio on \u003cstrong data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"56\"\u003eTanabata\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Star Festival celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month. Seen as a sign of good fortune, the potters named the cat \u003cstrong data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"198\"\u003e“Shichita.”\u003c\/strong\u003e This moment inspired the Shichita series, which combines relaxed cat characters with traditional Japanese patterns for a design that feels both playful and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"381\"\u003eThis side bowl features the \u003cstrong data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"409\"\u003eScottish cat\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizable by its rounded face, folded ears, and gently bashful expression. Illustrated in deep indigo \u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e(Gosu-iro)\u003c\/strong\u003e on a crisp white porcelain base, the design pairs whimsical charm with classic Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"648\"\u003eThe rich indigo tone, achieved through repeated dyeing, creates a striking contrast against the clean form of the bowl, while traditional patterns add depth and movement beneath the carefree cat motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eIdeal for small salads, simmered dishes, sauces, or desserts, this shallow bowl is made for everyday use. \u003cstrong data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"957\"\u003eMicrowave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"980\"\u003edishwasher safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings practicality and refined Japanese craftsmanship to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANEMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48609154760956,"sku":"C0127","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/8203\/6988\/files\/Screenshot2025-12-17150722.jpg?v=1765944498","url":"https:\/\/mij.com.au\/products\/shallow-bowl-14cm-skating-cat-design","provider":"Made In Japan | Japanese Tableware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}