Japanese Teacups, Asanoha in 4 Colours, Gift Box

Four tall cups with the asanoha pattern, each in its own colour, presented in a black gift box.

Red, blue, green and purple: each cup carries the same network of six-pointed stars, in a different colour. The base, left as raw clay, adds a warm, natural touch.

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

Without handles, as Japanese tradition has it, they are held in both hands. At 5 cm in diameter and 8 cm high, they hold green tea, herbal tea or sake.

The gift box makes them a lovely gift idea, ready to give, and everyone can recognise their cup by its colour.

Highlights

• Asanoha pattern: six-pointed stars, a symbol of growth.
• Four colours: red, blue, green and purple.
• Raw clay base: a warm, natural touch.
• Tall cups: no handle, Ø 5 cm, height 8 cm.
• In a gift box: ready to give, made in Japan.

Product information

• Type: Japanese teacups
• Contents: 4 cups, in a gift box
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 5 cm, height 8 cm
• Colours: red, blue, green, purple
• Pattern: asanoha (hemp leaf)
• Finish: glazed, unglazed base
• Care: hand washing recommended, microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

The gift box makes them a lovely gift idea, ready to give. At the table, assign a colour to each guest.

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.

What does the gift box contain?

Four cups with the asanoha pattern: one red, one blue, one green and one purple.

Are these cups dishwasher and microwave safe?

Like all ceramics, they are best washed by hand: the dishwasher is not recommended. They can, however, go in the microwave without any problem.