YURIBENI Karatsu　mug (Yamabudou – mountain grape)

YURIBENI Karatsu　mug (Yamabudou – mountain grape)

This mug is made of white pottery clay, which is rare in Karatsu, and is expressed in a light crimson color using underglaze red.The glaze-under-beni is a method of producing a red color by reduction firing using copper-based pigments. It is known as an advanced technique that makes it difficult to control the firing temperature because the color changes depending on the weather and kiln conditions on that day.It was completed after a long process of trial and error, with the first priority being to create a handle that is comfortable in the hand and does not tire easily even when filled with beverages.It is suitable for coffee and tea, but the soft cream-colored ground also reflects the color of green tea, making it suitable for a variety of occasions in your daily life.

Variation

Ekaratsu　mug (Ashi)

Ekaratsu is a representative technique of Karatsu ware with a 400-year history. The pottery is fired with an iron glaze called oniita, in which patterns of grass, trees, flowers, etc. are painted, and then an ash glaze is poured over the top. The exquisite balance between the forcefulness of the brushstrokes and the fine lines that connect them is beautiful, and the surrounding white space makes the patterns stand out even more. The mug was completed after a long process of trial and error, with the first priority being to create a handle that is comfortable in the hand and does not tire easily when filled with beverages. The rustic and calm colors will make you feel a moment of relaxation.

Variation