Lotus Blessings — Handcrafted Jingdezhen Porcelain Coffee Set

In the muted glaze of misty ash and the serene form of the lotus, an auspicious wish takes shape.

This piece is crafted for those who cherish mindful rituals and graceful gifting — a poetic companion for afternoon coffee, shared moments, or simply a wish for harmony and good fortune, all wrapped in hand-thrown ceramic.

Includes: 2 × 250ml coffee cup with sculpted lotus pod handle, 1 × lotus-petal saucer, 1 × miniature lotus pod ornament

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: 2 × 250ml coffee cup with sculpted lotus pod handle, 1 × lotus-petal saucer, 1 × miniature lotus pod ornament
• Dimensions: Cup: 9.5 × 7.8 cm, Saucer: 15.5 × 2.6 cm, Ornament: 5.3 × 4.0 cm, Gift Box: 23.0 × 11.7 × 23.0cm
• Capacity: 250ml
• Material: Stone-textured porcelain using the rare “fen-yin” (powder-drawing) technique
• 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.
  
• In Chinese culture, the lotus (“hé” 荷) shares its pronunciation with the word for “harmony” or “peace” (“hé” 和), and is thus often used as a symbol of concord, balance, and smooth progress. Paired with the lotus pod (“lián” 莲), which is associated with fertility and abundance, it embodies the blessing of “lián shēng guì zǐ” (连生贵子) — wishing for noble offspring and generations of prosperity.
• The lotus, with its graceful petals and full seed pod, represents purity rising from the mud, a virtue admired for centuries. This symbolic flower, crafted here as a sculptural ornament and cup handle, enriches the set with layers of meaning — elegance, good fortune, and the wish for a flourishing life.
• Seamlessly blending the poetic charm of traditional symbolism with the enduring ceramic artistry of Jingdezhen, this piece pays homage to ancient beauty while embracing modern sensibilities.
• Whether given as a wedding gift, a token of celebration, or simply enjoyed in moments of quiet coffee or tea, this set carries a heartfelt wish for harmony, happiness, and abundance — a timeless blessing in ceramic form.

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