Ukiyo Blue and Yellow Small Mug

This premium Japanese mug is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln. The beautiful gradation expands your imagination, such as the sky's azure, the cosmic blue, the hazy spring light, or the clear light of early summer. The pale colors and delicate gold are perfectly match in this piece.

This series named "Ukiyo" was inspired by the thoughts of the ancients: "If this world is fleeting and undefined, I would like to live at will, loving the moon and flowers, singing songs, even if I were penniless". The blue and yellow gradation expresses the shifting light, making it a truly fragile and beautiful work.

Kinzan Kiln

Kinzan kiln was established in 1906 and has continued to produce Kutani ware for about 110 years. Among the traditional techniques of Kutani ware, the Kiln especially excels in Kinsai, glaze painting with gold. In addition to the traditional techniques and innovative trials by artists, Kinzan kiln continues to create a new world of colorful Kutani ware by exploring various techniques and materials.

Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.

The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.