Product Description
This pair of cups offers you the opportunity to enjoy two representative and traditional techniques and designs of Kutani ware, "Hanazume" and "Aochibu".
"Hanazume" is a technique introduced to Kutani during the Taisho period in Japan (1913) by the renowned Kanazawa craftsman Shiro Mizuta. It consists of covering the surface of the vessel with various flowers and outlining their contours in gold.
This design is distinctive, brightening up dining tables and representing the luxurious and splendid style of Kutani ware.
"Aochibu" is a coloring technique used in Kutani ware. Can you see the small green dots? The uniformity of size, color, and spacing of the dots requires a precise technique. This technique was popularized in the Taisho period (1912-1926) and is a representative design of Kutani ware.
It has a timeless elegance and sophistication that will make your tea time even more special!
