{"product_id":"sodeshi-yaki-handmade-ceramic-teacup-by-sodeshi-gama-maru","title":"Sodeshi-yaki Handmade Ceramic Teacup by Sodeshi-gama | MARU","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by the esteemed \u003cstrong\u003eSodeshi-gama kiln \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(袖師窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Shimane Prefecture, this cup is a beautiful expression of the Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) movement. Sodeshi-gama is renowned for creating robust, functional ceramics that bring warmth and artistry to everyday life, and this piece perfectly embodies that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMARU features a soft, pale glaze with subtle crackling (kannyu), serving as a canvas for striking, hand-painted motifs. The stacked, circular patterns in deep indigo blue and iron brown are framed by bold vertical lines, giving the piece a rhythmic, traditional charm. Designed with a gently rounded silhouette that rests comfortably in the palms, it transitions to an unglazed foot ring at the base. This exposed section allows you to feel the raw, tactile nature of the local clay, grounding your daily tea ritual in the earth from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade by the heritage Sodeshi-gama kiln in Matsue, Shimane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with a pale, lightly crackled glaze and decorated with classic Mingei circular motifs in blue (gosu) and brown (iron)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply rooted in the Mingei philosophy, championing the beauty of practical, everyday objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gently rounded form retains heat wonderfully, making it ideal for everything from Sencha to Wakoucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery teacup bears slight organic variations in the brushwork and glaze firing, reflecting the unique hand of the artisan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. D:65mm x H:90mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShimane, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Artist: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSodeshi-gama (袖師窯)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSodeshi-gama\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEstablished in 1877 in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Sodeshi-gama is a kiln steeped in history and the philosophy of the Mingei movement. Heavily influenced by the teachings of Sōetsu Yanagi, the kiln focuses on \u003ci\u003eyo-no-bi, \u003c\/i\u003ethe beauty of practical use. Using locally sourced clay and traditional, natural glazes, the artisans at Sodeshi-gama craft vessels that are not just visually charming, but designed to become more beloved with every single use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/blogs\/the-art-of-the-tea-table\/mingei-finding-beauty-in-the-everyday-life\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mingei? \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45968817225772,"sku":"5028","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/MARU_teacup1.jpg?v=1787010929","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/sodeshi-yaki-handmade-ceramic-teacup-by-sodeshi-gama-maru","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}