Tamba-yaki Handmade Ceramic Teacup by Tanso-gama | KASURI

Handcrafted by the historic Tanso-gama kiln in Tamba-Sasayama, this teacup beautifully captures the heart of the Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) movement. Crafted in the Tamba-yaki tradition, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, the cup is shaped for everyday use while possessing a striking, tactile character.

The surface features a bold, white lattice pattern applied using a traditional slip-trailing technique over a deep, dark base glaze. This contrast creates a modern yet deeply rustic visual appeal. Designed with a tapered silhouette and a flat, stable base, the cup sits naturally in the hand. The subtly textured glaze and raised slip lines invite you to feel the warmth of the clay, making it a perfect vessel to quietly appreciate the aroma and flavour of your daily tea.

Collection Notes

• Handmade by the historic Tanso-gama kiln in Tamba-Sasayama
• Crafted in the Tamba-yaki tradition, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns
• Finished with a hand-applied white slip lattice pattern over a dark, textured glaze
• Deeply influenced by the Mingei philosophy, celebrating the beauty of everyday functional objects
• The tapered shape is highly versatile and suited to all types of tea
• Every teacup bears slight organic variations in the glaze and line work, reflecting the hand of the artisan

Product Details

+ Dimension: Approx. D:65mm x H:60mm

+ Region: Tamba-Sasayama, Japan

+ Artist: Tanso-gama (丹窓窯)

About Tanso-gama

Located in the ancient pottery valleys of Tamba-Sasayama, Tanso-gama is a kiln with profound ties to the Japanese Mingei movement. Famed for its mastery of slipware and visited by founding folk art figures like Sōetsu Yanagi and Bernard Leach, the kiln has long been praised for creating beautiful, practical ceramics. Run by generations of the Ichino family, Tanso-gama continues to honour centuries-old Tamba-yaki traditions while bringing their signature, heartwarming designs to the modern table.