Made of Tobe porcelain, the Four-Legged Mug design is hand-painted with traditional Japanese design motifs and variable stripes in the Sugiura Koubow Studio in Ehime. Hari-awase, meaning to join together, is reflective of Aya Sugiura’s whimsical style of tobeyaki. Hand-stretched and shaped from tatara (slabs of clay), each piece is one-of-a-kind, and its individual parts are made freehand, showcasing each ceramic ware’s individuality. Keeping its original form, the untrimmed lip and added feet at the base of the cup make for a special mug unlike standard vessels, protecting your surfaces from hot temperatures. Explore the full Sugiura Koubow collection here. About: Sugiura Koubow Studio Run by a ceramist couple, out of their Matsuyama City studio, Aya Sugiura specializes in Tobeyaki, Tobe ware, a type of white porcelain with blue accents originating in Edo-period Tobe. hand-painted with a distinct blue pigment known as “gosu,” each hand-painted design turns indigo after firing and glazing. Her designs are all made freehand and hand-painted with whimsical illustrations that lean into wabi-sabi design. Ehime, Japan Dimensions: 4.3" D × 2.7" H Volume: 11.8 fl oz Materials: Tobe porcelain Care + Use: Hand wash immediately after use, then dry thoroughly. Avoid cleaning with metal or overly abrasive materials.
