Kyo Kiyomizu Ware Yunomi Cup - Snow Sparrows / 京・清水焼 湯呑み
Crafted by Yagi Kaiho, a certified Kyo Kiyomizu ware Traditional Craftsman (京焼・清水焼伝統工芸士), this whisk stand embodies the refinement and quiet discipline of Kyoto’s ceramic traditions.
Born in 1950 in the historic pottery region of Yamashiro and trained under the celebrated master Kato Josui, Kaiho sensei has dedicated decades to the art of Kyoto over-glaze painting (京絵付). His works are widely recognised for their gentle forms, meticulous brushwork, and a warm, approachable charm that reflects the spirit of everyday beauty in Kyoto.
Designed for everyday tea as well as moments of quiet pause, this vessel sits comfortably in the hands with a gentle weight and softly curved form. The glazed surface reveals subtle variations formed through the firing process — a quiet reminder of the human touch and natural materials behind each piece.
Each piece is carefully shaped, glazed, and decorated by hand in Kaiho sensei’s Kyoto workshop, making every stand subtly unique. These gentle variations in colour, line, and expression are hallmarks of genuine craftsmanship — traces of the artisan’s presence in each stroke.
■ What's included? One (1) Yunomi Cup in a box
■ Designed and Made In Japan
■ Material: Porcelain
■ Size: 10.8 cm diameter x 8.5 cm height