Hello, everyone reading the blog.
This is Yokoyama, the owner of KOTOPOTTER.
Mugs are used frequently, whether during breakfast or a break at work.
Not just in ceramics, but across materials like glass, plastic, and metal, mugs come in a wide range of sizes and designs.
It might be hard to find another type of tableware with such variety as mugs.
Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware also offer a wide selection of mugs.
Today, I’d like to introduce some recommended mugs available at KOTOPOTTER.
① Mug Cup - Flower Festival Blue by Shunzan Kiln
Mug Cup - Flower Festival Blue ¥7,500
Hand-painted with a full floral pattern, this mug cup elegantly captures various seasonal flowers in blue, offering a gorgeous yet refined design.
Also available in pink and purple.
② Mug Cup - Favorite Toy by Tanaka Seito
Mug Cup - Favorite Toy ¥7,150
Featuring a whimsical design of a girl holding her favorite stuffed toy, this mug offers a fairy-tale-like charm. It's durable and easy to use, making it a highly recommended choice.
Also available in orange.
③ Mug Cup - AMI Cobalt blue by Takunobu Sawada
Mug Cup - AMI Cobalt ¥5,280
The glossy cobalt blue finish of this large mug is stunning, making it perfect for drinking iced beverages. Available in a caramel color as well.
Mug Cup - Blue-footed Booby by Takunobu Sawada
Mug Cup - Blue-footed Booby ¥5,170
This mug features a realistic yet charming illustration of a blue-footed booby on a warm milky-white background. Takunobu Sawada’s mugs often depict various animals, so you might find your favorite!
Mug Cup - Friendly Cats by Studio Sakura
Mug Cup - Friendly Cats A ¥3,850
Studio Sakura’s mugs depict cute animals, with this particular design featuring adorable cats. The back of the mug shows their tails and behinds, adding an extra touch of charm.
⑥ Mug Cup - Meteor"流星" by Yoshinori Izumi
Mug Cup - Meteor"流星" ¥12,700
This artistic piece by potter Yoshinori Izumi features a unique glaze design that evokes the image of shooting stars in the night sky.
Mug Cup - Glazed Pink by Yotaro Takemura
Mug Cup - Glazed Pink ¥5,200
This modern mug features a beautiful pink gradient glaze with spray-applied design. Available in blue and chic black.
Mug Cup - Shippo"七宝" pure white by Kiko "貴古" Kiln
Mug Cup - Shippo"七宝" pure white ¥8,000
This beautiful mug by Kiko "貴古" Kiln, which has been active since the Taisho era, features an auspicious shippo pattern in monochrome. This is an exclusive item for KOTOPOTTER.
Also available in pink.
Mug Cup -Seasonal flowers in OGI"扇" blue by Ichinyo
Mug Cup - Seasonal flowers in OGI"扇" blue ¥24,500
Created by potter Yamamoto Ichinyo, who works out of a studio in Uji, Kyoto, this Kōchi ware mug has a glass-like translucence and a three-dimensional design. It’s a fusion of traditional and modern art.
Ichinyo offers a variety of mug designs, so be sure to check them out.
Mug Cup - Mug -Ikkanjin"一閑人" Children
Mug Cup - Mug -Ikkanjin"一閑人" Children ¥9,500
This unique mug features a playful design of children from the Tang Dynasty. Together with the attached charm on the rim, it adds a sense of whimsy and fun.
What did you think?
These mugs showcase the unique and free expressions of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware artisans.
With such a variety of mugs, we hope you can find your favorite.