Indigo blue Ichimatsu soba choko cups – Set of 5

Five white porcelain soba choko cups, covered with the ichimatsu pattern in indigo blue.

Ichimatsu is a checkerboard of alternating squares. It takes its name from the kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu, who wore it on his costume in the 18th century.

The soba choko is used to dip cold noodles into their sauce. It also makes a teacup or a small dessert bowl.

They come from the Toki-Tajimi area in Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware.

For tea, soba sauce or a dessert. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Ichimatsu pattern: the traditional Japanese checkerboard.
• Indigo blue on white: a graphic decoration.
• Soba choko: for soba sauce, tea or a dessert.
• Set of 5: five cups with the same decoration.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: soba choko cups
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 8 cm, height 6.7 cm
• Shape: straight, slightly flared
• Colours: indigo blue and white
• Decoration: ichimatsu (checkerboard)
• Presentation: set of 5 cups
• Style: Japanese

How to use

For cold soba, pour the tsuyu sauce into the cup and dip the noodles in before eating.

As for care, they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ichimatsu pattern?

It is a checkerboard of alternating squares, named after the kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu.

What is a soba choko?

It is a small Japanese cup used to dip soba noodles into their sauce; it also serves as a teacup.