Flared Japanese mug with small blue flowers

A flared mug covered with a multitude of small blue flowers.

On the white background, the flowers are densely scattered in indigo blue, in the tradition of floral patterns on Japanese tableware. This delicate decoration brings a touch of spring to breakfast.

Its base is left in unglazed brown clay: the mug seems to stand on a small plinth. A brown line highlights the rim, and the rounded handle gives a good grip.

The mug is shaped in a mould, then finished by hand; the decoration is applied with transfer paper. The position of the flowers may therefore vary slightly from one mug to another.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Scattered flowers: small blue flowers all around.
• Flared shape: a wide rim, pleasant to drink from.
• Brown clay base: like a small plinth under the glazed decoration.
• Rounded handle: a comfortable grip.
• Mino ceramics: a major centre of Japanese ceramics.

Product information

• Type: mug with handle
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm, height 8.8 cm
• Shape: flared, unglazed base
• Colours: blue and white, brown base
• Pattern: small flowers
• Finish: glazed, brown line on the rim
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese, floral

How to use

A café au lait or a morning tea: its wide opening lets the drink breathe. It goes well with other blue and white pieces on the table.

As for care, hand washing is recommended; the dishwasher is not advised. It is microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the base not glazed?

It is a style choice: the bare brown clay contrasts with the decoration and makes the mug look as if it stands on a plinth.

Is the decoration painted with a brush?

No. The mug is shaped in a mould and finished by hand, and the decoration is applied with transfer paper.