株式会社卯山製陶
Chunky mug (black and silver)
Chunky mug (black and silver)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Shiga Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) Approximately 90cm
・(Diameter) Approximately 90cm
・(Capacity) Approximately 250ml
Material: Pottery
Care Instructions:
・Coffee, wine, and other beverages may cause staining on the textured surface. If staining occurs, please use a melamine sponge or bleach for cleaning.
・After use, we recommend prompt washing to prevent beverage residue from drying.
・Small black spots or white clusters occasionally visible on the surface are natural components from the clay. These are natural characteristics, so please enjoy them as the unique individuality of each piece.
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A Shigaraki-yaki mug cup that holds plenty of beverage.
The round shape that fits comfortably in your palm feels pleasant.
Available in two colors: "Kuro-ginsai" and "Kumo-yu". You can choose your preferred color, and they can also be enjoyed as a pair.
※As each piece is entirely handmade, the pattern expression varies individually. Additionally, during the firing process, iron content in the clay may melt and appear as white spots on the surface. Please enjoy the unique and one-of-a-kind patterns that make each piece distinctive.
The history of Shigaraki ware
It is said to have originated in the Kamakura period with the creation of pottery such as jars, urns, and mortars. Subsequently, tea ceremony utensils were produced during the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, and everyday vessels such as tea bowls and sake bottles were crafted during the Edo period. As a uniquely Japanese ceramics production region, it is counted among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Characteristics of Shigaraki ware
The "Bidoro glaze" created when ash falls and is fired at high temperatures for extended periods, the "Hi-iro" (fire color) that develops a reddish-brown hue as iron content in the clay is fired, and the "Koge" (scorch) that turns blackish-brown as ash and clay body become carbonized, all express the distinctive "wabi" and "sabi" aesthetics unique to Shigaraki pottery, creating a singular charm and character.
Shigaraki Openware
Developed in 2009 at the Shigaraki Ceramic Technology Research Center, "Shigaraki Toki" is a translucent ceramic that allows light to pass through. It uses optical fiber raw materials as its main component and features a light transmittance rate that is 2.5 to 3 times higher than porcelain, enabling light to pass through even thick pieces.
Shigaraki ware
Shigaraki-yaki pottery is produced in Shigaraki, Koga City, Shiga Prefecture. The clay extracted from the geological formation called the Kobiwako Group is well-suited for pottery making, and its origins are said to date back to the Kamakura period. What began with jars and large vessels has evolved over time to encompass a wide variety of items including tea jars, braziers, and umbrella stands. Shigaraki-yaki pottery enriches our daily lives by preserving its traditions and characteristics while creating ceramics that meet the needs of each era.