Celestial Fade – Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mug

Where artistic glaze meets refined living — this ceramic cup and saucer set is a celebration of color, craft, and quiet indulgence.

Crafted with a flowing gradient glaze and a delicately shaped handle, each 250ml cup pairs perfectly with its matching saucer, offering both functionality and elegance. The smooth ceramic surface and balanced form make it ideal for afternoon tea, coffee, or casual gatherings.

Available in three radiant finishes — Sunset Orange, Pastel Green, and Ocean Blue — each evokes a different mood, from playful warmth to soothing calm. Individually handmade, no two sets are exactly alike, giving each piece its own artistic character.

Whether for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, this set transforms everyday coffee and tea moments into refined rituals of style and beauty.

Includes: 1 mug, 1 saucer, and 1 spoon.

Artisan Heritage

• Made in: Jingdezhen, China — celebrated as the “Porcelain Capital” for over a millennium. Nestled in the hills of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been the beating heart of Chinese ceramics since the Song dynasty. Once home to imperial kilns producing wares exclusively for the royal court, its legacy lives on through generations of master artisans. Every piece from this region carries echoes of dynastic elegance, time-honored technique, and cultural refinement.
• Crafted by: Master artisans who inherit generations of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, shaping each piece entirely by hand using slow wheel-throwing and brush-glazing techniques
• Firing process: Kiln-fired at 1325°C for a full 24 hours, undergoing a rigorous 72-step journey from clay to porcelain — each stage enhancing its strength, resilience, and delicate tactility
• Legacy: Jingdezhen porcelain has graced royal courts, Silk Road caravans, and collectors' shelves around the world. Today, its legacy lives on through a quiet elegance that blends timeless form with contemporary soul

Product Details

• Includes: 1 mug, 1 saucer, and 1 spoon.
• Dimensions: Mug: 12.4 × 5.5 cm, Saucer: 12.8 × 1.5 cm
• Capacity: Cup: 250ml
  
• Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-brushed white slip coating (fen-yin technique). Matte finish with natural surface variation and exposed clay texture.
• Finish: High-quality glaze with subtle brushstroke texture, creating a refined visual depth. Each piece is handcrafted, with natural variations in tone and pattern that make it uniquely its own.

Meaning & Symbolism

• Fen-yin (white slipware) is a traditional ceramic technique where a layer of white slip — a liquid clay — is brushed over a darker clay body. Instead of smoothing or covering completely, the artist leaves the surface intentionally uneven, allowing the underlying material to show through. This creates a unique texture and depth, often called a “white blush” or “ceramic makeup.” Each piece reveals hand-brushed marks, thickness variations, and natural imperfections — a celebration of imperfection and individuality in handmade porcelain.
• Stories in Three Shades — Each glaze reveals its own personality: Sunset Orange radiates playful warmth and bright energy; Pastel Green exudes gentle calm and freshness; Ocean Blue embodies quiet depth and serene elegance. Together, they form a harmonious palette that bridges vibrancy and tranquility.
• Nature’s Firing Dance — The flowing gradient glaze is shaped by fire and minerals within the kiln, producing subtle variations in tone and texture. Each mug is a one-of-a-kind result of this organic process, carrying the quiet beauty of handmade imperfection.
• Form Meets Comfort — Designed with a wide 250ml body and gracefully curved handle, the cup rests naturally in the hand. Paired with its saucer, it offers both visual harmony and tactile balance, turning daily coffee or tea into a refined ritual.

Craft Story: Jingdezhen

• Historical Significance: Nestled in the misty mountains of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been crafting porcelain for over 1,700 years. The city’s kilns once produced imperial ware for Tang and Song courts, setting technical and aesthetic benchmarks that shaped East Asian ceramics for centuries.
• Ceramic Innovation: Beyond its legacy, Jingdezhen is a crucible of innovation — where traditional hand-throwing and glazing coexist with contemporary experimentation. Studios in the region continue to develop unique clay bodies, custom glazes, and sculptural techniques passed down through apprenticeships and artist guilds.
• Cultural Impact: From monochrome wares to celadon and blue-and-white porcelain, Jingdezhen’s artistic output has long been a cultural ambassador of Chinese craftsmanship. Its ceramics have crossed oceans, appearing in museum collections and collector circles from Kyoto to Amsterdam.
• Modern Renaissance: Today’s Jingdezhen is a vibrant creative hub — home to thousands of independent ceramic artists, design studios, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The city bridges past and present, producing work that is both deeply rooted and globally relevant.
  

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe — suitable for everyday machine washing
• Microwave safe — porcelain is heat-resistant and beverage-safe

• Also easy to hand wash — gentle cleaning preserves the artisan texture and glaze