USAGI – Handmade Shigaraki-yaki Japanese Ceramic Teacup

This handmade Shigaraki-yaki teacup perfectly balances rustic heritage with a touch of whimsical charm. A soft, creamy white glaze drapes over the natural, textured clay base, showcasing the distinctive throwing lines left by the potter’s hands. Delicately hand-painted onto the surface is a sweet, minimalist rabbit gazing up at a crescent moon, adding a quiet, storybook elegance to your tea ritual.

Made in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s oldest pottery regions, each piece reflects the raw, unrefined beauty the kiln is known for. The mineral-rich, unglazed clay at the foot provides a satisfying contrast to the smooth upper body, offering a grounded, tactile experience as the cup rests comfortably in your hands.

No two cups are ever exactly alike. The glaze gathers beautifully along the thrown ridges, the clay texture varies, and the delicate hand-painted motifs carry the subtle, individual signature of the artisan behind them.

Why you’ll love it

• Handmade by artisans in Shigaraki
• Charming, hand-painted rabbit and moon motif
  
• Beautiful contrast between smooth white glaze and raw, textured clay
• Lightweight with a tactile foot that makes it a special form

Product Details

+ Dimension: Approx. D75mm x H85mm 

+ Region: Shigaraki, Japan

+ Material: Clay

+ Forming: Wheel Throwing