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Mug Cup - Flapjack Octopus by Takunobu Sawada

Mug Cup - Flapjack Octopus by Takunobu Sawada

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Realistic, yet somehow adorable.
Take a breather with your favorite cup.

Takunobu Sawada is a potter with a studio in the satoyama (foothills) of Nantan City, Kyoto.

Surrounded by rich nature, he creates vessels with warm, realistic animal motifs.

Each piece is carefully shaped, and the form is carved to ensure ease of use when held.

The soft, milky white slip-glazed earthenware enhances the gentle texture unique to pottery.

Vessels that convey the warmth of handcrafted work

The animal patterns are not drawn with a brush, but expressed by scratching away the slip-glazed surface.

Each line has movement, resulting in a unique and warm finish.

Takunobu Sawada, whose father is a Kyoto ware/Kiyomizu ware potter, has been familiar with pottery since childhood and has already been creating pottery for 20 years.

At just 30 years old, he is a highly skilled craftsman who has reached the level of a veteran.

Mr. Sawada, who combines youthful sensibility with refined technique, creates highly original vessels unique to Kyoto.

We invite you to experience their charm in your daily life.

 

店主のイラスト

Comment from the Owner

This mug has a generous capacity and is very easy to use.

The handle is large and wide, fitting snugly in the hand for excellent grip.

The animal designs covering the cup are all expressive and captivatingly powerful.

Please find your favorite mug.

 

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Takunobu Sawada

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Dimensions & Weight

Edge diameter 86
Width (including handle) 130
Height 100 (mm)

350g

※Due to the handmade nature, there may be individual variations.

Ceramic Type & Care

Ceramic Type: Pottery underglaze painting

Care Instructions

Microwave safe
Dishwasher safe
Oven not recommended

※Details about the types of ceramics can be found here.

Shipping Information

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  • Free shipping
  • Ships within 1-4 days
  • Delivered by Yu-Pack (Japan Post)

[Outside Japan]

  • Flat rate shipping fee of 1,000 yen
  • Free shipping on purchases over 20,000 yen (or equivalent in other currencies)
  • Ships within 1-4 days

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