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The brand is defined by its innovative use of plaster moulds to create sharp, modern silhouettes, which are then transformed into unique art pieces through the layering and scraping of vibrant, pigment-stained clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the interplay of geological textures, translucency, and vibrant colour strata, Ki-ta Ceramic Design produces functional wares—ranging from planters to tea bowls—that feel like a contemporary, sophisticated bridge between mass-produced precision and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bud-vase","title":"Bud Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eColour moves through this small vase the way smoke curls in still air, or water swirls after a stone drops in. 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