Naginowa Shigaraki Ware Iron Rust Yunomi Cup

This is a Shigaraki ware teacup.

This cup has a distinctive pattern that looks like freshly excavated earthenware. The thin stripes give it a stylish impression.

Since the inside is black, it is suitable for drinking sake as well as tea.

Since each cup is individually handmade, there may be differences in appearance and feel from product to product. Please understand this beforehand.

This is Shigaraki ware. Shigaraki ware is a pottery produced mainly in the area around Koga County, Shiga Prefecture. Shigaraki is good at making large ceramics, and in the past, hibachi (brazier) was often made. In modern times, flowerpots, vases, and washbasins are also produced in large quantities. Shigaraki ware is also famous throughout Japan and the world for its raccoon dog figurines.