Camellia Mug

The mug features the beautiful contrast of a watercolorish camellia and a deep green background.

Kokuzou Kiln, known for gentle and warm stoneware with beautiful colors and elegant design, tries to create everyday tableware into something more special.

This mug is not only charming but also functional. It fits well in the hand, as skilled craftsmen design the shape of the stoneware to match the painting.

Pour freshly brewed coffee or tea and enjoy a special tea time with this beautiful mug.

See more items from our Kokuzou Kiln collection for a more unified and elegant table setting.

Kokuzou Kiln

"Pottery is part of our life"
Kokuzou Kiln has the unique texture and warmth of pottery, the charms of hand-painting, and the comfortable shape to use. It is one of the few kilns in the Kutani ware industry to have an integrated production system, where everything from forming the base material to painting and firing is done in-house.

Their kiln is at the foot of the Mt. Kokuzou in Ishikawa prefecture. The name "Kokuzou kiln" is also derived from the name of a bodhisattva who possesses vast and boundless wisdom and virtue like the Grate Void(universal view in the old ages of China). As the name implies, Kokuzou kiln aim to create gracious and beautiful pottery.

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.