Handcrafted Teacup: pair: 150ml (5.07fl oz) each, diameter: 2.95inches (7.50cm) height: 2.83inches (7.20cm)
Sophisticated Earthenware
Made by Kazuhiko Kudo

SHIRAKABA Yunomi features a unique monotone harmony. SHIRAKABA means birch trees, which grow abundantly in the Hokkaido area where this Yunomi was made. The monotone harmony of this teacup was created with birch as a motif. The rounded shape of the teacup fits nicely in the hand and is amazingly comfortable to use. We are very proud to be able to offer this rare teacup to you.

SHIRAKABA Yunomi is the original creation of Mr. Kudo. He strives to always respect the natural world around him and bridge his works to nature. For example, he digs out the clay with his own hands and a shovel. SHIRAKABA Yunomi is produced by a well-balanced combination of reducing and oxidizing firings and firing times. This ware is truly his lifetime focus developed through his long-term dedication.

Mr. Kudo strives to create simple, traditional yet functional vessels. He takes his time shaping the vessel to make it more comfortable to hold in the hands. The slightly flared rim of the teacup fits the mouth perfectly when drinking tea, and also provides a lovely accent to the form of the teacup itself. Each aspect of the teacup has been carefully created by Mr. Kudo. One example of this is the slightly uneven form, deliberately expressed to add to the WABI-SABI aesthetic sense that has been cherished in Japan since ancient times.

The monotone harmony expressed in the SHIRAKABA Yunomi allows the user to feel the harshness of the northern climate and the warmth of the earth. The overall form of this teacup is rounded, so that it fits your fingers and palms perfectly when you pick it up, and you can feel the warmth of the earth in the teacup through the sense of touch.

This SHIRAKABA Yunomi will certainly expand your green moment.

Specially packaged in a carton box.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.

(Please note that each piece is unique due to the techniques employed by the artisan. There are natural variations in each piece.)