Koishiwara Ware Yamamaru Kiln Mug Modern Ceramics For Soup or Salad yamamaru-106

The exterior features a natural beige that evokes the warmth of earth, while the interior boasts a glossy black that enhances your food. This modern soup cup from Yamamaru Kiln presents two contrasting expressions. Its defining feature is this inner “black.” It makes the hues of soups—such as pumpkin yellow, tomato red, or creamy white purées—appear vividly distinct and vibrant. Its generous size makes it perfect for hearty minestrone or stews. The handle offers a comfortable grip, making it versatile not just for soup, but also as a generous café au lait bowl or a yogurt and cereal bowl. It's a single piece that stylishly elevates your daily table, whether serving Japanese or Western cuisine. 【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 of handcrafted work. ※Surface crackle patterns are a ceramic technique and characteristic called “crazing” and are not cracks or damage. 【Koishiwara Ware - Yamamaru Kiln】 Yamamaru Kiln's pieces are crafted with a dedication to Koishiwara clay and handmade glazes. Their vessels possess an aura as if born from the vast nature of Toho Village. The charm lies in how Koishiwara techniques harmonize with natural textures. Popular series include acorn-shaped chawanmushi ramekins 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, small indentations called “pinhole” (about 1mm) may be present. Pinhole is a characteristic phenomenon of pottery and does not constitute a defect. ◇Specifications◇ ●Size: Diameter approx. 10.5cm, Height approx. 6.0cm ●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