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There is something about drinking from a vessel made by hand that makes whatever is inside it taste better. This Hechimon sake cup — rough-textured, warm in the palm, and quietly beautiful — is exactly that kind of object.
The gentle, earthy surface is characteristic of Shigaraki ware at its most honest: unshowy, tactile, and shaped by a tradition that stretches back over 1,260 years. The cup is sized generously enough for sake, but equally at home with tea, shochu, or anything else you choose to pour into it.
As with all Hechimon pieces, no two are identical. The Hechimon name derives from a Shigaraki craftsman's word for things that look a little different — irregular, individual, and shaped by human hands rather than a machine. More akin to something grown than manufactured, each cup carries the particular personality of the potter who made it: a slight variation in form, glaze, or finish that makes it distinctly its own.
Made by Marui-Seito in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture — one of Japan's six ancient kiln towns, and a designated national traditional craft since 1976.
Made in Japan. Approx. 9 × 9 × 8.5 cm, 290 ml capacity. Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. As each piece is handmade, dimensions, colour, and finish will vary slightly.
There is something about drinking from a vessel made by hand that makes whatever is inside it taste better. This Hechimon sake cup — rough-textured, warm in the palm, and quietly beautiful — is exactly that kind of object.
The gentle, earthy surface is characteristic of Shigaraki ware at its most honest: unshowy, tactile, and shaped by a tradition that stretches back over 1,260 years. The cup is sized generously enough for sake, but equally at home with tea, shochu, or anything else you choose to pour into it.
As with all Hechimon pieces, no two are identical. The Hechimon name derives from a Shigaraki craftsman's word for things that look a little different — irregular, individual, and shaped by human hands rather than a machine. More akin to something grown than manufactured, each cup carries the particular personality of the potter who made it: a slight variation in form, glaze, or finish that makes it distinctly its own.
Made by Marui-Seito in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture — one of Japan's six ancient kiln towns, and a designated national traditional craft since 1976.
Made in Japan. Approx. 9 × 9 × 8.5 cm, 290 ml capacity. Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. As each piece is handmade, dimensions, colour, and finish will vary slightly.
