株式会社卯山製陶
Chunky mug (cloud glaze)
Chunky mug (cloud glaze)
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 stains on the textured surface. If staining occurs, please use a melamine sponge or bleach for cleaning.
・After use, we recommend prompt washing to prevent residual beverages 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 part of each piece's individual character.
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A Shigaraki pottery mug cup that holds plenty of beverage.
The round shape that fits comfortably in your palms feels wonderful.
Available in two colors: "Cloud Glaze" and "Black Silver." You can choose your preferred color, and they can also be enjoyed as a pair.
※Since all pieces are handmade, each has a different pattern appearance. Also, during the firing process, iron components in the clay may melt and appear as white spots on the surface. Please enjoy the unique, 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, large vessels, and grinding bowls. Later, tea ceremony utensils were made during the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, and everyday items such as tea bowls and sake bottles were produced during the Edo period. As a uniquely Japanese ceramic production area, 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 "fire color" that develops into a reddish-brown hue when iron content in the clay is fired, and the "charring" that turns black-brown as ash and clay body carbonize together, all express the distinctive "wabi" and "sabi" aesthetics unique to Shigaraki pottery, creating its distinctive character and charm.
Shigaraki Openware
The "Shigaraki Translucent Ceramics" developed at the Shigaraki Ceramics Research Institute in 2009 is pottery that transmits light. It uses optical fiber raw materials as its main ingredient and is characterized by light transmission rates 2.5 to 3 times higher than porcelain, allowing light to pass through even when thick.
Shigaraki ware
Shigaraki pottery originates from Shigaraki, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The clay extracted from the geological stratum called the Kobiwako Group is well-suited for pottery making, and its beginnings are said to date back to the Kamakura period. Starting with jars and urns, the pottery has diversified over the flowing ages to include tea jars, braziers, umbrella stands, and many other items. Shigaraki pottery enriches and enhances our daily lives through pottery making that meets the needs of each era while preserving its traditions and characteristics.