Comes with its own saucer, matched in the same firing.
Wider and shallower than the coffee cup — built for tea that needs room.
Saucer included — fired as a pair, so they match
Large handle — room for two fingers, comfortable full
300ml — wide enough for leaves to open
Minimal shape — nothing on it but the glaze
Dishwasher safe — coarse clay, so let it dry fully
Size
Capacity 300 ml
Rim ø approx. 11 cm
Base ø approx. 6 cm
About Shigaraki ware
Shigaraki has been firing pots since the twelfth century — one of Japan's six ancient kiln towns. The clay there is coarse and full of iron, and the potters have never tried to hide it. A Shigaraki piece shows you what it is made of.
What happens in the kiln is only partly under anyone's control. The fire finds the iron, and the surface comes out differently each time. That unpredictability is the reason tea masters have wanted these pieces for four hundred years.
These are made at Shigaraki Seinenryo, a workshop in the town.
Dishwasher safe. Shigaraki clay absorbs water more readily than porcelain, so let each piece dry thoroughly after washing.
Handmade, so expect variation of up to about 1cm. Some photos are styling references.
Comes with its own saucer, matched in the same firing.
Wider and shallower than the coffee cup — built for tea that needs room.
Saucer included — fired as a pair, so they match
Large handle — room for two fingers, comfortable full
300ml — wide enough for leaves to open
Minimal shape — nothing on it but the glaze
Dishwasher safe — coarse clay, so let it dry fully
Size
Capacity 300 ml
Rim ø approx. 11 cm
Base ø approx. 6 cm
About Shigaraki ware
Shigaraki has been firing pots since the twelfth century — one of Japan's six ancient kiln towns. The clay there is coarse and full of iron, and the potters have never tried to hide it. A Shigaraki piece shows you what it is made of.
What happens in the kiln is only partly under anyone's control. The fire finds the iron, and the surface comes out differently each time. That unpredictability is the reason tea masters have wanted these pieces for four hundred years.
These are made at Shigaraki Seinenryo, a workshop in the town.
Dishwasher safe. Shigaraki clay absorbs water more readily than porcelain, so let each piece dry thoroughly after washing.
Handmade, so expect variation of up to about 1cm. Some photos are styling references.
