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Coffee Cup - Malayan Tapir by Takunobu Sawada

Coffee Cup - Malayan Tapir by Takunobu Sawada

Regular price ¥3,850 JPY
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Realistic, yet somehow adorable.
Take a moment to relax with your favorite mug.

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

Surrounded by rich natural scenery, he creates vessels depicting animals that are realistic yet warm.

Each piece is carefully formed, with a shape carved out for ease of use when held.

The soft, milky white slipware base enhances the gentle texture unique to pottery.

Vessels that convey the warmth of handcraftsmanship

The animal patterns are not drawn with a brush but created by scraping away the slipware base.

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

Takunobu Sawada, whose father is a Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki potter, has been familiar with pottery since childhood and has 20 years of experience.

He is a craftsman with solid skills, reaching the level of a veteran in his thirties.

Sawada-san, with his youthful sensibility and refined skills, creates original Kyoto-style vessels.

Please experience their charm in your daily life.

 

店主のイラスト

Comment from the shop owner

This small mug has a beautiful, sleek silhouette.

Its wide handle and lightweight design make it easy to pick up, adding to its appeal.

Find your favorite animal and enjoy it as your everyday mug.

 

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Potter

Takunobu Sawada

Box & Gift Wrapping

Gift box (paper)

About gift boxes

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Dimensions & Weight

Edge diameter 175
Width (including handle) 100
Height 91 (mm)

210 g

※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

[Japan]

  • 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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Kyoto Pottery by Takunobu Sawada

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