Garden Mosaic Elegance – Hand-Painted Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where watercolor artistry meets timeless porcelain — each cup and saucer set brings hand-painted vibrance to everyday rituals.

The floral and geometric motifs, rendered in vivid hues of cobalt blue, terracotta red, and verdant green, infuse every coffee or tea moment with charm and character.

This handcrafted ceramic set is available in two distinct forms: the Tall Classic Cup — a straight-sided profile ideal for espresso or Americano, and the Wide Relaxed Cup — a low, generous silhouette suited for lattes or cappuccinos. Both are paired with a matching saucer, making each set not only practical but also an elegant accent for the table.

Perfect for those who appreciate vintage-inspired design and artisanal craftsmanship, this set transforms ordinary coffee time into a scene of artistic expression.

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: Tall Classic Cup: 8.0 × 7.6 cm; Saucer: 14.5 cm ⌀; Wide Relaxed Cup: 9.3 × 6.3 cm; Saucer: 14.5 cm ⌀
• Capacity: 200ml (Tall Classic Cup), 280ml (Wide Relaxed Cup)
  
• 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.
• Balanced Elegance — The tall cup’s upright form and the wide cup’s gentle curve each find harmony with the matching saucer, creating a refined balance that elevates everyday drinking rituals into mindful moments.
• Artful Detailing — Hand-painted watercolor patterns bring depth and vibrancy, blending warm florals with geometric symmetry. Each design feels like a miniature canvas, transforming coffee or tea time into an artistic experience.

• Versatile Use — Whether for a strong espresso, a comforting latte, or a graceful afternoon tea, the two shapes and sizes provide flexibility. Both are equally at home in casual gatherings or refined table settings.
  

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