Crystal Bloom – Porcelain Glaze Coffee Mug, Artisan Made

Where crystalline patterns bloom across porcelain — each cup in the “Pine Needle Glaze” series is a vessel of radiant light, artistry, and everyday elegance.

This handcrafted porcelain mug collection from Jingdezhen embodies the poetry of crystalline glaze, where natural crystal formations spread like blossoms across the surface. Each mug is one-of-a-kind, with subtle variations in texture and tone, shimmering like frost captured on jade. With a refined silhouette and ergonomic handle, it is both a practical drinking vessel and a piece of art for the desk or home.

Available in three luminous colors: Sky Blue — airy and translucent, evoking the calm of a clear morning. Verdant Green — fresh and serene, recalling spring leaves and flowing water. Deep Azure — bold and meditative, carrying the depth of the ocean and twilight skies. Together, they form a palette of calm, brilliance, and timeless beauty.

Perfect for coffee, tea, or office use, this 350ml mug brings artistry into daily routines — whether for personal use or thoughtful gifting.

Includes (per piece): 1 × porcelain mug 

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

• Set Includes: 1 × porcelain mug 
• Dimensions: Cup: 9cm (diameter) × 8.5cm (height); Width with handle: 13cm
• Capacity: 350ml
  
• 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.
• Crystalline Beauty — Each mug reveals natural crystal patterns formed during high-temperature firing. These luminous textures resemble blossoms or frost, making every cup a one-of-a-kind expression of nature’s artistry.
• Lustrous Glaze — The three finishes — Sky Blue, Verdant Green, and Deep Azure — shift in tone under changing light, shimmering with depth and elegance. Their layered glaze captures both clarity and richness, offering endless visual delight.
• Daily Elegance — With a generous 350ml capacity and comfortable curved handle, the mug is perfect for tea, coffee, or daily hydration. It blends practicality with refined craftsmanship, elevating both office and home rituals.

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