{"product_id":"mug-japonais-rosaces-bleues","title":"Japanese mug, blue rosettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA straight mug covered with a network of blue rosettes of great regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration covers the whole outside without a break. Up close, you see overlapping circles: at each intersection a small white four-petalled flower appears, dotted with blue. From a distance, the whole forms a tight, almost textile weave that catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is shippo, or shippo-tsunagi: circles linked endlessly. Its name refers to the \"seven treasures\" of Buddhism, and the endless chain of circles is associated with harmony and prosperity. It has long been used on kimonos, fabrics and Japanese tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is straight and clean, with a round handle that is easy to hold. The rim and the edge of the handle are lined in brown, the inside is white, and the foot is left as unglazed brown clay, like a small pedestal beneath the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaped in a mould, it is then finished by hand; the decoration is applied with transfer paper. The joins in the pattern can therefore vary slightly from one piece to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graphic, easy-going mug for coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Made in Japan, in the Mino region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShippo pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e interlocking circles, a symbol of harmony and prosperity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e a regular weave, both traditional and very contemporary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e a simple, stable silhouette with a nicely rounded handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown clay foot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the unglazed base warms up the blue and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareful finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e brown line on the rim and handle.\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 7.8 cm, height 8.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight, unglazed foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e indigo blue and white, white inside, brown foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e shippo (interlocking circles)\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 traditional Japanese, graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes as well with a filter coffee as with brewed tea or a hot drink at the end of the day. Its straight shape makes it easy to store and stack in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for care, hand washing is best: the dishwasher is not recommended to keep the decoration intact. The microwave is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the shippo pattern represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircles that overlap endlessly. The name refers to the seven treasures of Buddhism, and the pattern is associated with harmony and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be paired with other mugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sold individually, it goes well with the other blue and white mugs with a brown foot in the collection, for a matching yet varied set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yugen lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40459087380538,"sku":"CYS512","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/2691\/5130\/files\/yugen-lab-mug-japonais-diamant.jpg?v=1787311568","url":"https:\/\/yugenlab.com\/en\/products\/japanese-mug-blue-rosettes","provider":"Yugen lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}