Handcrafted Teacup: pair: 250ml (8.45fl oz) each, diameter: 3.15inches (8cm) height: 3.54inches (9cm)
Traditional Kyo Yaki (Kyoto Style)
Made by Kounosuke Murata at Rokusai Kiln

This teacup has a pattern based on a woven basket motif not only on the outside, but even on the inside bottom. This continuous pattern refers to a state of being constant and long-lasting, and has an auspicious connotation of wishing for family prosperity and longevity. For this reason, it has been considered a lucky pattern since ancient times. These teacups are all painted by hand, and are very labor-intensive.

SOME means coloring, and AJIRO means a substitute for a net. As the name suggests, AJIRO is made of wood, bamboo, grass, or similar material, torn into thin strips, processed and woven into a flat surface, and used for fishing as a substitute for nets in ancient times.

This pattern is painted in detail on all parts of the teacup except for the base. On the inside of the cup, this pattern is drawn horizontally, but when looking at the outside, it is shifted diagonally. This way of expression gives movement to a simple pattern, and although only one color is used, the shading prevents the pattern from becoming monotonous. Although the Yunomi painted in one color is simple, the ability to express this kind of movement is the work of a craftsman with many years of experience.

Another point of interest is its unique form. During the process of using a ROKURO, finger marks were daringly left on the surface of the cup so that it fits comfortably in the hand, and the advanced handwork that does not leave unnecessary thicknesses results in a very light finish.

The simple yet elaborate design will enrich your green tea drinking experience.

Specially packaged in a wooden box.
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.)