Blue Flower Camellia Japanese Teacup

A blooming camellia brings a graceful accent to your tea table with this Japanese teacup, adorned in Seto sometsuke—the iconic blue-and-white style. The bloom is painted in layered shades of blue with gently blurred petals, an original design made for MUSUBI KILN. At the center, a gold-lined bud adds a vivid point of focus, while two deep blue leaves anchor the design with balance and structure.

The floral design is hand-painted with a thick brush using gosu, a cobalt pigment. This technique allows for subtle gradations of tone, capturing the soft layering of petals and leaves. The interior is finished with a smooth, glossy glaze that contrasts with the matte exterior—reflecting the warmth of the green tea inside and drawing the eye into the cup.

Packaged in a matching box featuring the same camellia motif, it’s a beautiful choice for quiet mornings, shared tea, or thoughtful gifting.

SINGAMA

Founded in 1919, SINGAMA is a family-run pottery studio in Shinano, a small town nestled in the northeastern hills of Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Using high-quality local clay, the studio specializes in Seto sometsuke—white porcelain adorned with soft, indigo blue designs. Each piece is hand-painted and crafted to express comfort, with gentle forms and warmth that feel at home on the everyday table.

Made in and around Seto City in Aichi Prefecture, Seto ware encompasses a wide range of ceramics that reflect centuries of craftsmanship and innovation. As one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyo), the Seto region holds a distinguished place in the country’s ceramic heritage. It was also a pioneer in porcelain mass-production, and its widespread use gave rise to the word setomono—a term still used today to refer to ceramics in general.

Remarkable for its stylistic breadth, Seto is one of the few regions in Japan where both stoneware and porcelain are made. From simple everyday tableware to more refined pieces, Seto ware continues to shape the rhythm of daily life with creations that balance tradition and creativity.