Shigaraki Ware Large Mug White Hagi Line
Crafted at Hinomigama in the historic Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture, this large mug embodies the quiet authority of one of Japan's oldest ceramic traditions. Shigaraki ware, recognized as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, is distinguished by its coarse, iron-rich clay and the unpredictable character that emerges through wood or gas firing. The mug's surface carries a muted grey glaze that settles unevenly across the textured body, allowing the warm terracotta tones of the exposed clay to surface through vertical incised lines that run the full height of the form. This interplay between glaze and raw clay reflects the wabi aesthetic central to Shigaraki's heritage. The gently tapered silhouette and hand-formed handle offer a grounded, assured feel in the hand, making this mug as well suited to morning coffee as to a considered moment of tea.
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Shigaraki Ware Large Mug White Hagi Line
Crafted at Hinomigama in the historic Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture, this large mug embodies the quiet authority of one of Japan's oldest ceramic traditions. Shigaraki ware, recognized as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, is distinguished by its coarse, iron-rich clay and the unpredictable character that emerges through wood or gas firing. The mug's surface carries a muted grey glaze that settles unevenly across the textured body, allowing the warm terracotta tones of the exposed clay to surface through vertical incised lines that run the full height of the form. This interplay between glaze and raw clay reflects the wabi aesthetic central to Shigaraki's heritage. The gently tapered silhouette and hand-formed handle offer a grounded, assured feel in the hand, making this mug as well suited to morning coffee as to a considered moment of tea.
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Crafted at Hinomigama in the historic Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture, this large mug embodies the quiet authority of one of Japan's oldest ceramic traditions. Shigaraki ware, recognized as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, is distinguished by its coarse, iron-rich clay and the unpredictable character that emerges through wood or gas firing. The mug's surface carries a muted grey glaze that settles unevenly across the textured body, allowing the warm terracotta tones of the exposed clay to surface through vertical incised lines that run the full height of the form. This interplay between glaze and raw clay reflects the wabi aesthetic central to Shigaraki's heritage. The gently tapered silhouette and hand-formed handle offer a grounded, assured feel in the hand, making this mug as well suited to morning coffee as to a considered moment of tea.
