Unique Piece Kohiki Technique Handmade Irregular Geometric Tea Cup

Product Specifications

Capacity: 50ml

Diameter:5.0cm

Height: 6.0cm

Material: Coarse Clay

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

Where timeless tradition meets contemporary form. This tea cup is crafted using the revered Japanese Kohiki technique—a centuries-old method where a layer of white gohun (slip) is brushed over a dark clay body. The technique preserves the clay's raw texture, revealing a subtle graininess through the matte white surface, while the bold black-and-white color block grounds its form in contemporary minimalism.The cup’s asymmetrical silhouette is shaped entirely by hand, with faceted planes that play with light and shadow—a nod to modern geometric aesthetics. Each angle is intentionally carved and softly refined, preserving the organic touch of the maker’s hand while ensuring stability through a flat base.

Hand-shaped with intentional asymmetry, the cup’s faceted silhouette captures light and shadow with soft yet defined lines. Over time, the porous surface will develop a delicate yūkō (tea scent patina), especially when used with green teas or lightly oxidized oolongs—deepening not only in tone but in story.