Friday 27 July 2012

The Unequivocable Truth

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I am just a potter. No more. Most certainly no less. For sixteen months I have struggled to keep my family safe, to keep the true path. My choice to be a potter was never about "success"; it is, and always has been, far too hard a journey for the feint of heart. It is about truth, about beauty, about living a life without regret. No words will ever express the anguish I have felt in my endeavours to protect those that I love throughout the disasters that have enveloped Japan. Yes, even I have despaired. But I have not surrendered.

This evening I finally received the results of the radiation tests. The very kind gentleman from the Environment and Forestry Office, Mr Kamimura, phoned me as soon as the results came through; there is no measurable radiation in the wood with which I fire my kiln. Without equivocation, I can confidently offer my work to the world. As of tomorrow, we are open for business!

At this stage, there are coffee mugs, tea cups and saucers, and green tea cups available in limited numbers, the details of which I will post soon! I am also very eager to wholesale to outlets throughout the globe at reasonable discounts! If ever you have wanted to help us, now is your chance! We haven't managed to get a web sales site happening yet, but very soon....!

Without the good will and charity of so many of you in the international community we would have never come this far. There comes a time when charity must end. Uberrima Fides, utmost good faith, this is the basis on which I wish to build our future. I therefore commend you all to consider my works, and how they may enrich your lives, as the creation of them has enriched ours.

We are open for business at;

121-1 Higashi-mine, Minakami-Machi, Tone-gun, Gunma-ken, Japan 379-1417
T/F (81) 278-25-3982
euan@euancraig.com

I thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. That is the unequiovocable truth.

17 comments:

  1. What great news! Onward and best wishes for lots of sales and continued growth for your pottery business! YAY!

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  2. Sweet, sweet relief! Beyond that I don't know what to say Euan except that you have given us and your family such blessed gifts.
    Pam

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  3. Good for you, Euan. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing the pots.

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  4. I am eager to purchase one of your pots…but can't drop in to select one from your studio. Hopefully, I will get word when I can make a purchase on line. thanks, Gay in San Antonio, TX

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  5. I share you relief and thankfulness that all your struggles have now brought you to this point. I wish you much success with many, many sales.

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  6. so happy for you Euan and will spread the word that you are open for business :^)

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  7. Big cheers for you and your family!!!!! Very happy for you!!!!

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  8. I am so excited for you! This news couldn't come at a better time. The new kiln looks great, sounds like it is firing well.

    Reading about your struggle has been incredibly inspiring. You've done more than your share of due diligence! Congrats.

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  9. I am so happy to read this. A new chapter is opening for you. You are a true inspiration of humanity and kindness. Wishing you the best of luck as the way forward unfolds.

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  10. This is the best possible news. Onwards and upwards.
    With love to you all
    Kate & Steve
    Bath UK

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  11. What a great relief for you that phone call must have been. Wishing you continued strength to carry your business to the next level of operation.

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  12. That's great Euan.....I will mention it to one or two gallery contacts and see what transpires. Its a bad time over here...just got back from a fair...really not good! People aren't buying as they were just a few years ago...still, I will mention your ready to take the world by storm....

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  13. this is joyful news, euan. thank you for sharing your journey with us.

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  14. What wonderful news! Euan, may success, prosperity and harmony be yours.

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  15. Wonderful news Euan san. Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing your creation :) xm

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