Mr Marunaka's family kiln can be found by negotiating a
series of narrow, winding roads and precarious bridges
spanned over small creeks. The kiln was originally
opened by his father to exclusively produce vessels for
"'chawan mushi' (a savoury egg custard dish). Now, 30
years on, Marunaka-san produces a limited range of
items including tea & sake cups, mugs, bowls and
pourers, including his classic shape for tea and coffee
the 'lopsided mug.
Slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture reflect the
artisan nature of the product and are embraced.
General information & care instructions
Our tableware is food safe and can, with some care, be
used in the oven, microwave and dishwasher. Sudden
changes in temperature (eg. from freezer to oven) are
likely to cause thermal shock, which will damage your
item. Always place very hot items onto either wood or
cloth.
Handcrafted Japanese Tableware