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*Kindly note that this item is one of a kind and cannot be purchased in multiple quantities.
Start your day with a touch of warmth and tradition.
This handcrafted ceramic mug features the rich, earthy texture of carefully selected clay and a soft, subtle glaze that captures the essence of Japanese craftsmanship.Each mug is shaped by hand with care and intention, making every piece truly one of a kind. The glaze reveals its final hue only after firing, resulting in a natural finish that cannot be replicated — a small surprise from the kiln, just for you.
Perfect for slow mornings and peaceful moments, this mug invites you to pour your favorite coffee or tea and savor the start of a beautiful day.
Size: w8.5/h9(cm)
Crafted by Earth and Flame - Kanya Yamamoto
The clay is sorted from the soil, then crushed, water and aged enough before being used. The glaze is made by grinding the ashes of straw, fir and various trees into the powders, refine them and mix with stones. To use a potter's wheel, take a time and effort while kicking it, be relaxed.
During firing, at least for 5 days with peace, it needs to raise its temperature to 1300 degrees Celsius and aggressively burn the clay using the climbing kiln.
Using firewood as fuel is time-consuming and cumbersome and using the climbing kiln is low-yield. But with all that time and effort, the clay gets firm and cools down slowly, resulting in a more detailed penetration of clay.
A vessel shows a unique expression of power and vigour and the natural distortion gives a deep colour to its surface.
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Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Japan.
Due to their handmade nature:
- Variations in color, glaze, and shape may occur.
- Minor differences in size or appearance are not considered defects.
The artists/craftspeople who supply konatsu-utsuwa- concentrate on producing high quality pieces in limited quantities, hence we hold stock is small quantities. Feel free to contact us on our stock items through konatsu-utsuwa@outlook.jp we can sometimes give you an idea on when we may receive particular items depending on each artists timeline.
