Kyo Ware (Kiyomizu Ware) Yunomi Teacup
Shino Inka (志野印華)
The cup is finished with a soft Shino glaze and decorated with delicate gold lines and traditional inka stamped floral motifs. Subtle variations in the glaze and decoration give each vessel a rich expression and a unique character.
Because firing conditions and glaze movement naturally vary, no two pieces are exactly the same. Each teacup has its own individuality and charm.
Natural crazing — fine crackle patterns formed as the glaze cools after firing — may appear and vary from piece to piece, giving each work its own individuality and depth.
This yunomi embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi — an appreciation of simplicity, imperfection, and natural beauty.
The character and depth of this artisan cup grow more beautiful with every use.
Each piece is handmade and hand-painted. Slight differences in shape, color, and pattern are part of its authentic handcrafted nature.
The teacup comes with a traditional paulownia wood box (kiribako), featuring Japanese calligraphy and stamps.
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About Kyo Ware (京焼) / Kiyomizu Ware (清水焼)
Kyo ware is one of Japan’s most representative traditional ceramic arts, born in the ancient capital of Kyoto — a city regarded as the spiritual heart of Japanese culture for over a thousand years.
Kyo ware is also known as Kiyomizu ware, as it was originally produced in kilns around Kiyomizu-zaka, the road leading to the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Pottery production in Kyoto dates back to the late 5th century. To meet the refined demands of the aristocracy and tea masters, techniques from China, Korea, Southeast Asia, and other regions of Japan were introduced and carefully preserved in Kyoto.
From the 16th century onward, Kyo ware flourished under the influence of the great tea master Sen no Rikyū, founder of the wabi-cha tradition of the Japanese Way of Tea.
In a broad sense, Kyo ware includes all ceramics produced in the Kyoto region, encompassing a wide range of materials and techniques — including the world-renowned Raku ware.
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Care: Hand wash only
Size: Approx. 290 ml / 12 cm × 8 cm
Shipped from Québec, Canada
Free Japanese-style gift wrapping available upon request
