Earthbound Grace – Handcrafted Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where minimalist Japanese style meets rustic pottery charm — each cup and saucer set reflects the quiet beauty of natural textures and the art of slow living.

This ceramic coffee cup set is crafted with coarse pottery and a refined hand-glazed finish, presenting a tactile, grounded feel alongside soft, organic color transitions. The glaze’s subtle variations make each piece one of a kind, while the natural stone-like texture invites a sense of warmth and calm with every sip.

Available in two artisanal glaze styles: Earthy Brown — warm and grounded, evoking the scent of sun-baked clay; Stone Gray — cool and serene, reminiscent of mist over mountain stone.

Perfect for coffee, tea, or mindful afternoon breaks, each set includes a matching saucer, making it both aesthetically pleasing and practical for daily use or gifting.

Includes (per set): 1 × coffee cup, 1 × saucer

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 × coffee cup, 1 × saucer
• Dimensions: Cup: 12.0 × 6cm, Saucer: 16 × 2cm
• 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.
• Poetry in Two Glazes — Each glaze tells its own story: Earthy Brown carries the grounding warmth of natural clay, while Stone Gray recalls the quiet depth of aged stone. Together, they create a palette of calm, warmth, and understated elegance.
• Timeless Kiln-Change Beauty — The subtle glaze transitions are born from the natural unpredictability of kiln firing, where minerals and heat merge to form organic shifts in tone. Each piece is truly unique, celebrating the individuality and artistry of handcrafted pottery.
• Texture & Craftsmanship — The coarse pottery texture meets the smooth glaze layers, offering both a tactile and visual experience. Each set comes with a matching saucer and spoon, blending practical function with refined, minimalist aesthetics.

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