{"product_id":"japanese-shigaraki-ware-mug-charcoal-95437","title":"Japanese Handmade Shigaraki Ware Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eShigaraki Ware Carbonized Yakishime Mug — Hetchimon, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, quietly expressive ceramic mug made in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s historic pottery regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug is part of the Hetchimon collection by Marui Ceramics, a Shigaraki pottery maker in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hetchimon” comes from an old word used by Shigaraki craftspeople to describe something unusual, individual or slightly unconventional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than aiming for perfect uniformity, Hetchimon celebrates the small differences that emerge through clay, fire and the hands of the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug is finished using a carbonized yakishime-style firing, creating a deep charcoal surface with subtle variations of black, smoky gray, earthy brown and muted reddish-purple tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gently irregular rim, visible throwing lines and softly distorted form give each piece a distinct presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two pieces will be exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIGARAKI WARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki ware, or Shigaraki-yaki, is pottery produced around Shigaraki in Koka, Shiga Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recognized as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and has a ceramic tradition extending back centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki ware was designated a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHETCHIMON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHetchimon is a registered collection by Marui Ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name reflects the collection’s philosophy of embracing irregularity and individuality rather than industrial uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle differences in shape, dimensions, surface texture and firing color are intentional characteristics of the pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Shigaraki ware \/ Shigaraki-yaki\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hetchimon collection\u003cbr\u003e\n• Carbonized yakishime-style finish\u003cbr\u003e\n• Handmade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n• Material: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\n• Approx. 8.5 cm W × 8.5 cm D × 9.5 cm H\u003cbr\u003e\n• Approx. 3.35 × 3.35 × 3.74 in\u003cbr\u003e\n• Individual box included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Microwave: Not recommended\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dishwasher: Not recommended\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand washing recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually made and fired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations in dimensions, shape, surface texture and color are natural characteristics of this pottery. Carbonized firing can create subtle differences in charcoal, brown, gray and reddish tones from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese variations are not defects, but part of the character of Shigaraki pottery and the Hetchimon collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tactile everyday mug that brings the raw surface and individuality of Japanese ceramic tradition into a contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54086298435891,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260916_191632.jpg?v=1789554107","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-shigaraki-ware-mug-charcoal-95437","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}