Kutani Flowers Soba Cup
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Kutani Flowers Soba Cup
Transform your dining experience with the Kutani Flowers Soba Cup, a delightful blend of functionality and artistry that enhances your meals. This vibrant cup is more than just a vessel for soba soup; it's perfect for serving desserts, soups, small items, or even functioning as a charming vase. The cheerful floral pattern is inspired by traditional Japanese artistry, adding a splash of color and joy to your table.
Artistry in Every Detail
Handcrafted in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan, the Kutani Flowers Soba Cup showcases the ceramic tradition of Kutani ware. Each piece features a lively floral motif hand-painted in bold hues of yellow, turquoise, red, and white, ensuring no two cups are alike. This cup tells a story, bringing Japanese craftsmanship into your home.
Practical Dimensions
Measuring 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) in diameter and 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) in height, this cup is ideally sized for various uses. Whether you’re sipping tea or enjoying dessert, its thoughtful design complements every occasion. Made from durable porcelain, this cup is both beautiful and practical, with care instructions recommending hand washing to maintain the glaze and design.
Thoughtful Gifting
The Kutani Flowers Soba Cup makes an ideal gift for birthdays, weddings, or housewarmings. Packaged in a stylish paper box, it’s a meaningful way to express gratitude on special occasions like Mother's Day or anniversaries. With its distinctive Japanese artistry, this cup conveys the beauty of traditional craftsmanship to friends and family.
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Kutani ware · Ishikawa, Japan
Kutani: Japan’s art of brilliant color
Kutani ware emerged in Ishikawa in the 17th century and became celebrated for bold overglaze painting and an unmistakably rich use of color. Its decorative language ranges from expressive nature motifs to highly detailed compositions, giving Kutani porcelain a vivid character unlike almost any other Japanese ceramic tradition.
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What is Kutani ware?
Kutani ware is a tradition of Japanese porcelain associated with Ishikawa Prefecture. It first developed in the 17th century and is especially known for richly colored overglaze decoration, bold compositions and a wide range of styles that evolved over several centuries.
What are the five colors of Kutani ware?
The traditional Kutani palette is often referred to as Kutani Gosai, or the five Kutani colors: red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue. These vivid overglaze enamels are used in different combinations, from dense decorative painting to more restrained contemporary work.
Where is Kutani ware made?
Kutani ware is associated with Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s Hokuriku region, particularly the areas around Kaga, Komatsu and Kanazawa. The original Kutani production began near present-day Kaga in the mid-1600s.
Why does Kutani ware look so different from other Japanese porcelain?
Kutani is distinguished by its emphasis on decoration after the porcelain body has been fired. Layers of colored enamel are applied over the glaze, allowing artists to create saturated color, strong outlines and highly expressive imagery. This gives Kutani ware a more painterly and often more dramatic appearance than many other Japanese porcelain traditions.