Geometric Drip Glaze – Handcrafted Porcelain Coffee Cup

Where rustic elegance meets artisanal glaze — each funnel-shaped coffee cup set is a celebration of form, texture, and modern café culture.

This handcrafted ceramic cup from Jingdezhen features a distinctive kiln-change glaze, creating flowing tones and organic transitions that make every piece truly one-of-a-kind. The coarse pottery texture pairs with the rich glaze finish to offer a tactile and visually striking experience, while the geometric cube base adds an architectural modern touch.

Available in eight artisanal glaze styles: Kiln-Change Green, Gradient Beige, Gradient Ochre, Sky Blue, Cherry Blossom Pink, Vintage Rice, Caramel Drip Yellow, and Caramel Drip Blue — each telling its own unique story and mood.

Perfect for coffee, tea, or latte art moments, each set includes a matching cube base stand, making it both practical for use and striking as a display piece.

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

• Dimensions: Cup: 9.4 × 9.7 cm; Base: 5.2 × 5.1 cm
• Capacity: 180ml
  
• 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 Elegance — The distinctive funnel-shaped cup rests on a solid square base, creating a striking play of lines and forms. This modern silhouette blends sculptural beauty with practical stability, turning every sip into a moment of artful balance.
• Grounded & Graceful — The tactile texture of coarse pottery meets the smooth richness of flowing glaze, offering a contrast of touch and tone. The elevated base not only enhances visual appeal but also keeps your drink insulated for longer enjoyment.
• Artisan Form & Function — From its precision-shaped cone to the hand-finished cube pedestal, each piece showcases the harmony of traditional ceramic skills and contemporary design. Perfect for coffee, tea, or display, it is as practical as it is eye-catching.

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