Hechimon: Ribbed Yunomi Cup

Shigaraki-yaki Yunomi Tea Cup by Hechimon

The handmade nature of these tea cups mean no two are exactly the same. Each cup has its own personality. The darker rim flows into a lighter green tinted glaze. The cups fit comfortably in hand. We think these are ideal for your favourite cup of hojicha. 

• Size: approx cm 6.5cm diameter | 8cm height 
• Made in Japan
• Hand wash only
• Shigaraki ware

About Shigaraki-yaki: Shigaraki ware is made in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is counted as one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is said to have a long history of 1,260 years.
It was designated as a traditional craft by the national government in 1976.

About Hechimon: Hechimon is the one of a kind collection by Marui Seito Co. Marui Seto is a third generation Shigaraki yaki producer based in Shiga Prefecture. 

Hechimon is a Shigaraki craftsman's word meaning "windswept things" or "one of a kind".

"The vessels have a variety of expressions, just like the various shapes created by nature and the individual personalities of each of us. These vessels are made by skilled craftsmen who know the importance of "heterogeneity" and are filled with playfulness and sincerity."