Aochibu Soba Choko Cup DESIGN_Akae A fine pattern is drawn

A fine pattern is drawn on the foot

The rich thickness of the stoneware bowl helps keep the freshly prepared matcha green tea warm

This is a cute ceramic Japanese matcha bowl chawan from the popular "Cats in Sunny Spot" series by Atelier Yu

This side plate features a beautiful contrast of brilliant colors on a white canvas

which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware

Aochibu Soba Choko Cup DESIGN_Akae A fine pattern is drawnThis soba choko cup features the traditional aochibu pattern. The aochibu style was developed in the Taisho era (1912 1926 CE). Small dots in blue or white are applied to the colored background to create a special texture. A great deal of skill is required to make the dots the same size, evenly spaced, and the same color. Not only for drinking sake, but it can be used as a soba dipping sauce cup, soup cup, dessert cups for ice cream, yogurt, fruits,