Japanese Nishikiori teacups – Set of 5

Five handleless teacups with a particularly fine plant decoration.

Small flowers, foliage and fine dark branches intertwine, dotted with orange touches. The rim and the base, left in a natural tone, frame this dense pattern.

Nishikiori evokes Japanese brocade fabrics.

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

For sharing green tea. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Nishikiori decoration: a fine pattern inspired by Japanese brocade.
• Orange touches: a warm decoration.
• Set of 5: for sharing tea.
• Teacup size: Ø 6.5 cm.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: handleless cups
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 6.5 cm, height 8 cm
• Shape: straight, slightly rounded
• Colours: beige, orange and dark brown
• Decoration: flowers, foliage and branches (nishikiori)
• Presentation: set of 5 cups
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve green tea to your guests: each cup is held in both hands, the Japanese way.

As for care, they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does nishikiori mean?

The name evokes Japanese brocade fabrics, whose fine, dense decoration inspired it.