Japanese Mug, Coral Pink Asanoha

A flared fine porcelain mug, covered in coral pink asanoha stars.

A fine network of coral pink lines draws six-pointed stars over the whole surface, outside as well as under the inner rim. The very fine decoration remains light and delicate.

Asanoha, literally “hemp leaf”, is a traditional Japanese pattern made of interlocking six-pointed stars. Because hemp grows straight and fast, the pattern is associated with growth and good health; it was once found on children’s clothing.

The fine porcelain makes the mug particularly light in the hand. At 8.5 cm in diameter and 9.5 cm high, it suits tea, coffee or herbal tea.

It comes from a family workshop in the Mino region, where the pieces are thrown on the wheel and then finished by hand.

Highlights

• Asanoha pattern: coral pink stars, a symbol of growth.
• Fine porcelain: light and delicate in the hand.
• Flared shape: Ø 8.5 cm, height 9.5 cm.
• Full decoration: outside and under the inner rim.
• Family workshop: pieces finished by hand, made in Japan.

Product information

• Type: Japanese mug
• Material: fine porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm, height 9.5 cm
• Colours: white, coral pink
• Pattern: asanoha (hemp leaf)
• Finish: glazed
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

It goes with the pink marumon tall cup from the same workshop: a lovely pair to give as a gift.

Frequently asked questions

What does asanoha mean?

Asanoha means “hemp leaf”. This geometric pattern of six-pointed stars is associated with growth and good health.

Is fine porcelain fragile?

It is light and stands up to everyday use; it simply needs to be protected from knocks.

Is this mug dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, it can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.