Where rustic clay meets sculptural form — this handcrafted funnel-handle coffee cup collection brings a bold, artisanal touch to your daily coffee and cold brew rituals.
Each cup is shaped with a striking conical body and distinctive circular handle, blending vintage charm with modern minimalism. Crafted in coarse clay with natural glaze accents, every piece carries subtle variations in tone and texture, making it truly one of a kind.
Available in four glaze tones — Raw Clay, Shadow Yellow, Shadow Red, and Shadow Black — and two handle designs (Round and Crescent), offering eight unique combinations to suit different moods and aesthetics.
Perfect for espresso, lattes, or slow coffee brewing, these cups are as practical as they are collectible, doubling as a display-worthy piece of art on any table.
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
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.
Geometric Balance — The funnel-shaped body paired with either a round or crescent handle creates a striking architectural silhouette. Each handle form changes the balance: the round grip offers playful symmetry, while the crescent adds fluid elegance.
Earth & Shadow — In Raw Clay, the natural sandy tone celebrates rustic honesty; Shadow Yellow brings warm striations of ochre; Shadow Red adds depth and intensity; Shadow Black reveals a bold contrast, evoking midnight calm.
Tactile Ritual — The coarse ceramic surface meets smooth glaze accents, engaging both hand and eye. Combined with the wooden saucer, each variant turns coffee or cold brew into a grounded, sensory ritual.
Personal Aesthetic — With eight unique combinations of glaze and handle style, this collection invites self-expression. Choose according to mood or setting — whether vibrant, calm, rustic, or refined — each cup speaks a different design language.
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
