{"product_id":"japanese-shigaraki-tobikanna-tea-cup","title":"Japanese Shigaraki Tobikanna Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Japanese Shigaraki tea cup embodies the quiet beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Finished in a deep charcoal-black tone, its softly rounded form features a richly textured surface created using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003etobikanna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a traditional Japanese decorative technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTobikanna, also known as the jumping-plane technique, involves allowing a flexible metal tool to rhythmically skip across rotating clay, creating a series of fine, repeated incisions. The resulting markings bring depth, movement, and a distinctive tactile quality to the cup, with subtle variations that reflect the rhythm and character of the making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cup’s gently flared rim and organic silhouette offer a harmonious balance of simplicity and texture. Its intricate surface catches the light in subtle ways, revealing the delicate interplay of raised and recessed markings against the dark, earthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShigaraki ware (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eShigaraki-yaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, celebrated for its expressive textures, natural materials, and centuries-old ceramic heritage. The cup’s understated form and tactile character reflect the Japanese aesthetic of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where beauty is found in simplicity, irregularity, and the subtle traces of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoth functional and sculptural, this tea cup brings a sense of quiet elegance to the everyday ritual of tea, inviting a more mindful appreciation of material, texture, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eØ 2.6” × H 2.8”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-crafted in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hechi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755461902525,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_2997.jpg?v=1791910382","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-shigaraki-tobikanna-tea-cup","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}