Garden Motif Elegance – Handcrafted Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where timeless garden motifs meet artisanal porcelain — each cup and saucer set is a celebration of pattern, color, and refined tea or coffee moments.

This handcrafted porcelain collection from Jingdezhen is adorned with intricate floral and geometric motifs, inspired by classical garden design and cultural artistry. Each piece combines a balanced silhouette with vivid prints, making the set both elegant and practical. With a 200ml capacity, the cups are perfectly sized for coffee, cappuccino art, or afternoon tea.

Available in eight distinctive styles: Crimson Garden — radiating warmth and floral richness; Ebony Bloom — refined monochrome elegance; Azure Classic — timeless blue-and-white charm; Ebony Classic — subtle monochrome sophistication; Ornate Crimson — vertical silhouette with bold red blossoms; Ornate Emerald — elongated form with green floral motifs; Azure — graceful blue-white florals; Ebony — minimal yet striking black-and-white pattern. Together, they form a versatile palette of heritage and artistry.

Perfect for daily rituals or gifting, each set includes a cup and matching saucer, elevating casual use into a refined statement piece.

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: 7.9 × 7.5 cm; Saucer: 13.6 cm 
• Capacity: 200ml
  
• 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.
• Ornamental Elegance — The intricate floral and geometric motifs echo the beauty of classical garden design, symbolizing vitality and harmony. Each style offers its own character, from bold crimson blossoms to serene azure blue.
• Cultural Depth — Inspired by heritage patterns, the designs blend East and West, combining the finesse of Jingdezhen porcelain with timeless decorative artistry. The variations in color and form allow each set to express a unique mood.
• Living Rituals — Beyond function, the sets elevate daily coffee and tea into refined rituals. Whether enjoyed at a casual brunch or a formal afternoon tea, they enrich the table with elegance and artistry.

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