Why not give your father a unique cup that is a little different from the usual to express your gratitude on Father's Day? We have a selection of stylish and high-quality mugs, coffee cups, and latte cups. We will introduce cups that will add color to your blissful moments according to the occasion.
The cup was created by the popular ceramic artist, Yuki INOUE.
A ceramic artist living in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture. He is the young third-generation head of Inoue Manji Kiln, a representative Arita ware manufacturer (his grandfather is Inoue Manji, a Living National Treasure). He is conscious of the beauty of white porcelain, which is also a tradition of Arita ware, and his artistic works are attractive, drawn with a technique called "Yuteki", in which a brush soaked in plenty of glaze is moved in a shaking motion to paint with drops (shizuku). As he comes from the fashion and apparel industry, he is actively working to develop Arita ware, such as collaborating with fashion brands and making accessories made from white porcelain, while inheriting the traditional techniques of white porcelain. All of Yuki's works are made using the world's finest pottery stone, "Amakusa pottery stone", as the raw material, and are masterpieces created by wheel molding.
Being able to drink a lot is actually a luxury! A large mug that will make you feel at ease
Perfect for a cool dad! It is stable, has beautiful, soft curves, and when you hold it in your hand, it feels soft and smooth, just like porcelain. The dynamic "glaze drop" design is created by chance, so no two pieces are the same. The same design is also applied to the inside of the cup. It holds a generous 250ml, and is also recommended for cafe au lait and soup. *Comes with a high-quality presentation box from Inoue Manji Kiln.
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | Tenmoku Ginteki mugA mug with a chic color scheme that exudes an adult atmosphere
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | Tenmoku blue glaze drop mug
A mug with a deep blue color that expresses the world of mystery and mystery
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | Glazed Drop Mug SUMIGRAY
A mug with an attractive blue-hued grey color
A cup and saucer for enjoying blissful moments brewing your own ground coffee
Perfect for your fashion-loving father! This coffee cup and saucer has an elegant atmosphere with the crystals of the glaze giving it a gray-blue shine. The base of the cup and saucer is colored with an accent, giving it a pop impression. This piece shows the sense of someone who comes from the fashion and apparel industry. The capacity is about 125ml, which is a standard size for a coffee cup. *Comes with a high-quality presentation box from Inoue Manji Kiln.
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | Crystal glaze coffee bowl GR×RDThe base of the cup and saucer is dyed vermilion.
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | Crystal glaze coffee bowl GR×YE
The base of the cup and saucer is dyed yellow.
Change your mood and enjoy a milky cafe latte in this latte cup!
Perfect for discerning fathers! This latte cup has a glaze drop design painted in white on the pure white surface, and a lovely round shape that reflects Yuki's sense. Unlike vertical mugs, this one is horizontal with a wide rim. The dynamic glaze drop design is created by chance, so no two pieces are the same. The same design is also applied to the inside of the cup. It holds about 150ml, and is recommended for soups and cereals in addition to lattes. *Comes with a high-quality presentation box from Inoue Manji Kiln
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | Glazed Drop Latte Cup WHITE
By the way, did you know the difference between "cafe latte" and "cafe au lait" that you often see in cafes? Cafe latte originated in Italy and is made with espresso extracted with a special machine and steamed milk (foamed milk) in a ratio of 8:2. It is made by pouring 2 parts of espresso, which is packed with the flavor of coffee, and 8 parts of milk. Cafe au lait originated in France and is made with drip coffee and milk in a ratio of 5:5. Because it uses drip coffee, it is a refreshing coffee with a slight bitterness and the sweetness of milk. The official name is "cafe au lait", and "lait" means milk in French.
How about a unique plate to go with your cup?
This is a unique and creative piece that resembles the pleats of fabric. Although it is a sturdy porcelain plate, it looks like a soft white cloth swaying in the wind. It is a unique handmade piece that could never be made by machine. It is stylish to put rings, earrings, keys, etc. in it, and it can also be displayed as an interior decoration. *Comes with a high-quality presentation box from Inoue Manji Kiln.
・Arita ware | Yuki Inoue | White porcelain pleated plate
This year's Father's Day is on Sunday, June 16th. Why not express your gratitude to your father with a heartwarming gift? It will be a special present that will brighten up his daily coffee time or holiday moments.
*You can see Yuki Inoue's works, including the ones introduced this time, here .
*If you are interested in the interview with Yuki Inoue or the history of Arita ware, please check out this article .