{"product_id":"mug-japonais-evase-oursins-bleus","title":"Flared Japanese mug, blue sea urchins","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue circles bristling with fine rays, packed close together: you think of sea urchins, or of flowers seen very close up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach motif starts from a small white centre, dotted with a few blue points, from which fine strokes radiate outwards. The circles partly overlap and cover the whole mug with a lively, regular rhythm. The fairly strong blue stands out clearly against the white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most original designs in the range: it keeps the blue and white of traditional Japanese tableware, but with an almost graphic drawing that resembles no classic pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is flared, with a wide rim and a rounded light grey handle edged in brown. The inside is white. The foot, in bare orange-toned clay, contrasts with this marine decoration and gives it a warm base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mug is shaped in a mould, then finished by hand; the decoration is applied with transfer paper. The arrangement of the circles can therefore vary slightly from one mug to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cheerful, easy mug for every hot drink of the day. Made in Japan, in the Mino region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea urchin pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e radiating circles, lively and original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clear contrast with the white background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlared shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wide rim and a comfortable handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange-toned clay foot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the unglazed base warms the whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variations:\u003c\/strong\u003e the position of the motifs varies slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e mug with handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 8.5 cm, height 8.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e flared, unglazed foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue and white, white inside, orange-toned foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e radiating circles like sea urchins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e glazed, brown line on the rim and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese, graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts energetic decoration makes it a good morning companion, for coffee or black tea. It also makes a small gift idea, alone or with other mugs from the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor care, hand washing is preferable; the dishwasher is not recommended. It can go in the microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called \"sea urchins\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circles bristling with fine rays look like sea urchins resting on the seabed. Some also see stylised flowers in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a traditional Japanese pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly: it is a freer drawing that keeps the blue and white of Japanese tableware with a modern graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yugen lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40459087511610,"sku":"CYS661","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/2691\/5130\/files\/yugen-lab-mug-japonais-oursin-bleu.jpg?v=1787311294","url":"https:\/\/yugenlab.com\/en\/products\/flared-japanese-mug-blue-sea-urchins","provider":"Yugen lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}