Handcrafted Teacup: 230ml (7.78oz) each, diameter: 3.15inches (8cm) height: 3.54inches (9cm)
Made at Shohraku Kiln.
Shohraku Kiln, opened in 1903, is one of the most traditional Raku-yaki Kilns in Kyoto.

KOHAKU means red and white colors, and RAKU means Raku-yaki in Japanese.

(AKA RAKU)
This AKA RAKU Yunomi is a Raku-yaki style Yunomi. In Japan, Raku-yaki is regarded as the highest-grade tea ware used for the tea ceremony. Raku-yaki is a very unique ceramics technique that was developed in Kyoto about 450 years ago. There are two main kinds of Raku-yaki: Kuro-raku, which means black Raku-yaki, and Aka-raku, which means red Raku-yaki. This Yunomi is modeled after Aka-raku.

This Yunomi is made while referring to traditional Raku-yaki techniques. For example, one of the most remarkable characteristics of Aka-raku is its beautiful red color and the areas of smoky black called FU. FU is one of the color changes that occur when Raku-yaki is traditionally fired, while surrounded by charcoal. This Yunomi faithfully reproduces the traditional colors of Raku-yaki.

It is formed by hand using a ROKURO (potter's wheel), and the marks of the craftsman's fingers can be seen all over the surface, giving it a gentle impression. The bottom is slightly wider than the top, making it feel comfortable in one's hand. This Yunomi is simple in form, yet full of dignity.

(SHIRO RAKU)
This SHIRO RAKU Yunomi is a Raku-yaki style Yunomi. In Japan, Raku-yaki is regarded as the highest-grade tea ware used for the tea ceremony. Raku-yaki is a very unique ceramics technique that was developed in Kyoto about 450 years ago. There are two main kinds of Raku-yaki: Kuro-raku, which means black Raku-yaki, and Aka-raku, which means red Raku-yaki. This Yunomi is different from both of them. SHIRO RAKU Yunomi is made of white clay and white glaze.

It is formed by hand using a ROKURO (potter's wheel), and the marks of the craftsman's fingers can be seen all over the surface, giving it a gentle impression. The bottom is slightly wider than the top, making it feel comfortable in one's hand. This Yunomi is simple in form, yet full of dignity.

This Yunomi features KANNYU, a type of glaze and technique which gives the appearance of fine cracks over the whole surface of the white glaze color. KANNYU deepens the WABI-SABI atmosphere over time. As it is used, the tea soaks into the surface and the color changes, which is truly a state of WABI-SABI. WABI-SABI is a Japanese aesthetic and spiritual ideal that implies authentic simplicity and imperfect beauty.

Raku-yaki has a water-absorbing property. If used for a long time, the surface aesthetic changes a little. It is also a feature of using Raku-yaki that the atmosphere becomes more WABI-SABI. WABI-SABI is a Japanese aesthetic and spiritual ideal that implies authentic simplicity and imperfect beauty.

Specially packaged in a wooden box.
Raku-yaki has a water-absorbing property. If used for a long time, the surface aesthetic changes a little, and becomes more WABI-SABI.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.
(Please note that there are individual differences in each piece and each piece is unique, due to the features of this work.)