Japanese small stoneware drinking cup

These 'Earth + Water' drinking cups bring a tactile experience to the simple pleasure of drinking water; it connects with you somewhere deeper.

An elegant thin walled porcelain cup that is hand thrown & fired.

Dimensions: small cup sized at 8 x 9 cm.
limited edition of 15 cups.

Due to the nature of the process, each piece is unique. 

This range is inspired by the Japanese word 'shokunin' and is defined by as ‘craftsman’ or ‘artisan,’ but this literal description does not fully express its far deeper meaning. The Japanese apprentice is taught that shokunin means not only having technical skills & dedication, but also implies an attitude and social consciousness. The shokunin has a social obligation to work his/her best for the general welfare of the people. This obligation is both spiritual and material, in that no matter what it is the shokunin’s responsibility to fulfil the requirement.

" On one of my first trips to japan over 35 years ago, I met one such apprentice who started making a simple clay cup when he was just 15 years old; when I met him he was 82 and still making the very same beautifully refined cup that he had started producing all those years ago. They were elegant, functional & highly prized within the community.

Water is a life force. How we imbibe it should be given that respect; If we can have a tactile experience, the simple pleasure of drinking water connects us somewhere deeper.

The packaging we use is made from 100% recycled & unbleached Kraft™ paper with no visible branding. This simple and elegant design allows the delivery packaging to be perfectly re-usable as an ideal storage solution for your home.