Traditional Patterned Soba Choko Cup

The soba choko cups from Baizan Kiln embody the defining qualities of Tobe ware: reassuring thickness, a smooth, refined surface, and a shape that rests naturally in the hand. Each cup is finished with a traditional Japanese motif, thoughtfully interpreted for everyday use.

Horizontal Stripes
Bold indigo bands encircle the rim and base, grounding the form with clarity and strength. Delicate overlaid lines add rhythm and detail, creating a design that feels both structured and nuanced.

Bamboo Grass
Bamboo grass, which remains fresh and green even in winter, is a symbol of vitality. Rendered in fluid brushstrokes, the leaves introduce a sense of freshness and quiet movement to the table.

Diagonal Lattice and Bamboo Grass
A precise diagonal lattice provides a formal framework within which graceful bamboo grass leaves unfold. The composition balances order and elegance, resulting in a motif with a dignified presence.

Diagonal Lattice
The intersecting lines of the lattice suggest connection and human ties, making it an auspicious pattern. Its geometry lends a contemporary sensibility while maintaining a polished atmosphere.

Waved Tokusa
The traditional vertical tokusa (horsetail plant) stripes are softened with a gentle undulation, reminiscent of rippling water. The interplay between structure and flow gives the pattern a quiet sophistication.

Each cup is wheel-thrown and finished by hand. As a result, no two are ever identical. Subtle variations in contour and expression are part of their character—an individuality to be appreciated with every use.

Four Baizan

Le four Baizan, le plus ancien four existant de la ville de Tobe, dans la préfecture d'Ehime, au Japon, est apprécié pour ses créations aux coups de pinceau simples mais dynamiques et à la forme robuste et robuste. Ses pièces en porcelaine d'un blanc chaleureux sont ornées de motifs indigo profond et colorés, et leurs formes épaisses et solides évoquent une beauté simple et saine. En 1976, le four Baizan a été officiellement reconnu comme un artisanat traditionnel par le ministère de l'Économie, du Commerce et de l'Industrie.

Alors Ware

La porcelaine de Tobe est produite dans la région de Tobe, dans la préfecture d'Ehime, au nord-ouest de l'île de Shikoku. Cette porcelaine blanche, avec sa belle teinte légèrement bleutée due à sa teneur en fer, demeure très prisée et appréciée. La porcelaine de Tobe conserve un profond respect pour les techniques artisanales traditionnelles, même en pleine modernisation.