Elegantly Crafted Porcelain Mug: Matsutake-Ume Blossoms
This is the epitome of luxury in the form of a porcelain mug, meticulously crafted by Ms. Taeko Aoki, a renowned artist from the Arita-yaki Somenishiki kiln, known for its exquisite pottery. It's a masterful blend of simplicity, achieved by eliminating all unnecessary elements. The milky-white porcelain is adorned with the classic motifs of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms (Matsutake-Ume), universally pleasing to the eye, and its dignified presence can be considered the pinnacle of mug design.

Utility Meets Elegance in a High-End Mug
While maintaining a sense of linear beauty, the gently curved sides subtly expand outward. Fired at a high temperature using premium porcelain stone, it's surprisingly lightweight, yet it offers ample capacity. This mug is the crystallization of utility and the delicate beauty of Somenishiki pottery, making it a joy to use.

Outstanding Functionality
We use the finest natural porcelain stone from Amakusa, Kyushu, as the base material for our mugs. Fired at a scorching temperature of 1300 degrees Celsius, Arita-yaki mugs offer a silk-like texture, possess sturdiness, and are non-absorbent, making them a breeze to clean. There's no earthy scent typical of ceramics, allowing you to fully savor the aroma of your beverages. They are microwave and dishwasher safe, with excellent heat retention and cold resistance. Suitable for various occasions, regardless of age or generation.

A Unique Gift for a Special Someone
Each mug bears a subtly distinct design, making it a one-of-a-kind treasure. While perfect for everyday use, it also makes an ideal gift for someone special.

Product Size

Height: 8.5 cm (3.35 inches),
Diameter: 8 cm (3.15 inches),
Wide (including Handle): 11.2 cm (4.41 inches)

※There may be slight variations in size and other aspects as these products are handmade.

Content

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Care & CautionCreator

- You can use a microwave and a dishwasher.
- Please refrain from rubbing the design with excessive force, as it may cause the painted areas to become thin or damaged.
- Since it is not heat-resistant, avoid sudden heating or cooling, as it may lead to product damage.
- Please refrain from placing it directly on an open flame, overheating, or subjecting it to strong impacts, as it may result in damage.

Creator

【Name】Taeko Aoki

【Abstract】This distinguished kiln upholds the tradition of Arita-yaki (Nabeshima ware) and excels in producing offerings using a complex coloring technique known as "sometsuke." Each color requires a separate firing, and the completion of a single piece can take anywhere from six months to several years. The fusion of this challenging technique and artistic excellence has been passed down to the modern era, resulting in the creation of supreme porcelain pieces.

Taeko Aoki's other product is here