Koishiwara Ware Yamamaru Kiln Deep Blue-Gray Round Mug yamamaru-109

A deep, mesmerizing gray. Yamamaru Kiln's round mug, where the inner white enhances your drink. Introducing this charmingly plump mug from Yamamaru Kiln, a Koishiwara ware pottery in Fukuoka Prefecture. This color is a serene “Gray.” It's not a solid color; the gradation of bluish-gray created by variations in glaze thickness gives it a depth unique to ceramics. Contrasting with the chic exterior hue, the interior is finished in a clean white. This contrast beautifully highlights the color of poured coffee or café au lait. The dark brown line around the rim adds a crisp finish, blending rustic simplicity with a modern touch. Its comfortable, rounded shape makes it the perfect companion for relaxation time. Ideal for personal use, it also makes a lovely gift when paired with a different color (like white). ■ About Yamamaru Kiln This kiln preserves the traditions of Koishiwara ware while creating “user-friendly vessels” that fit seamlessly into modern life. Their pieces, radiating the warmth of handcrafted work, are popular as cherished everyday items. 【Important Notes】 ※Each piece is handmade by artisans, so there may be slight variations in glaze application, color, shape, and size. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as part of the handmade charm. ※Surface crackle patterns are a ceramic technique and characteristic called “crazing” (kannuki) and are not cracks or damage. 【Koishiwara Ware Yamamaru Kiln】 Yamamaru Kiln's works are created with a dedication to Koishiwara clay and handmade glazes. These vessels possess an aura as if born from the great nature of Toho Village. The charm lies in how Koishiwara Ware techniques harmonize with natural textures. Popular series include acorn-shaped chawanmushi steamers and mushroom-shaped mugs, featuring nature-inspired motifs like acorns and mushrooms. The vessels crafted by Yamamaru Kiln's 15th-generation master, Kajiwara Shōtarō, convey the warmth of the clay through their shapes and hues. Their forest motifs and charming forms are beloved. 【Potter Kajiwara Shōtarō】Personal Comment I will strive even harder to create vessels that bring joy to our customers. 【Profile】 Born May 1, 2001 Graduated from Ukiha Kyushinkan High School in 2019 After studying pottery in Kyoto for two years, currently creating works as the 15th generation of Yamamaru Kiln Present ■Due to monitor settings, the actual color may differ from the displayed photo. ■Occasionally, a small indentation called a “pinhole” (about 1mm) may be present. Pinhole is a characteristic phenomenon of pottery and is not a defect. ◇Specifications◇ ●Size: Diameter approx. 8.0cm, Height approx. 7.0cm ●Material: Koishiwara clay ●Usage: Microwave safe, dishwasher safe, oven safe ※Not suitable for direct flame ●Ceramic type: Koishiwara ware ●Place of production: Higashimine Village, Fukuoka Prefecture ●Artisan: Yamamaru Kiln, Kajiwara Shōtarō