{"title":"Mugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow about enjoying your coffee or tea in traditional Japanese pottery? I often drink coffee from a slightly thick Oribe mug, and enjoy cafe lattes in a large celadon cup. Whether hot or cold, these cups fit comfortably in your hand, making your coffee and tea taste even better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sos-m","title":"Seto Blue Sometsuke Magnolia Mug","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eThis elegant porcelain mug is ideal for enjoying coffee or tea ☕, bringing a sense of calm and refinement to everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eHandcrafted at \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eSingama Kiln (眞窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, this piece reflects over a century of ceramic tradition. 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The unglazed surface lends a soft, ink painting–like quality, allowing the brushwork to appear gentle and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eThe mug has a clean cylindrical form with a comfortably shaped handle that fits naturally in the hand. Its balanced weight and smooth rim make it suitable for daily use, while the refined decoration elevates it beyond ordinary tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSeto Sometsuke-yaki was officially recognized in 1997 as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eTraditional Craft of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Singama’s artisans continue this legacy through techniques such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003edami\u003c\/strong\u003e, applying gosu pigment with bold yet fluid brushstrokes that give each piece subtle variation and depth 🎨.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eCombining timeless beauty with practical function, this magnolia mug offers a quiet connection to Japanese craftsmanship and tradition, making it a thoughtful gift 🎁 or a cherished addition to any ceramics collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.915%; height: 117.614px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4876%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1325%;\"\u003eDiameter:8cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight:7.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth:11cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4876%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1325%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4876%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1325%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003eBrand:Singama\u003cbr\u003eSeto city, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inaho Ceramics - Traditional Seto ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234510291096,"sku":"SOS-M","price":65.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0488\/1048\/files\/45600200-3AB1-47F6-A395-047CD99CDAE0.jpg?v=1767693564"},{"product_id":"sos-c","title":"Cat Peeking \u0026 Blue Flower Mug","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eHandcrafted from Setoyaki porcelain at Shingama Kiln (眞窯) in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, this charming sometsuke mug features a playful cat peeking out from behind delicately painted flowers. Rendered in rich indigo on a pure white porcelain body, the design combines lighthearted warmth with the refined elegance of traditional Japanese blue-and-white ware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eFounded in 1919, Shingama Kiln has specialized for over a century in sometsuke ceramics, decorating porcelain with gosu (a cobalt-based pigment) and iron oxide. Today, its artisans continue to uphold this long-standing tradition, creating works that blend classical techniques with approachable, contemporary motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eSometsuke is a traditional method in which designs are hand-painted with gosu on white porcelain, then coated with a clear glaze and fired at high temperature. The resulting indigo tones vary subtly depending on the clay, glaze, and firing conditions, ensuring that each piece is unique. 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Oshima studied traditional Japanese painting at university before completing her training at the Seto Sometsuke (blue-and-white porcelain) Institute. Her work seamlessly bridges fine art and ceramics, and has been selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. She has also held numerous solo exhibitions and is widely recognized for her refined, painterly approach to ceramic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eThe surface is adorned with a delicately painted sparrow, rendered in a style inspired by traditional Japanese painting, accompanied by graceful bamboo motifs in soft blue tones. 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