Orb-Handled Harmony – Handcrafted Kiln-Change Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where playful elegance meets kiln-fired artistry — each ball-handled cup and saucer set is a celebration of character, comfort, and creative café rituals.

This handcrafted porcelain set from Jingdezhen fuses traditional kiln-change glaze with a modern twist — the standout ball-shaped handle. Each cup showcases fluid, hand-applied glaze transitions and a tactile matte finish. The rounded silhouette invites daily moments of warmth, from soft morning brews to cozy evening sips.

Available in four lively glaze tones:
Honey Ochre — warm, golden clay kissed by amber light.
Pearl White — serene base with a touch of lavender blush.
Willow Green — tranquil jade merging into a tea-rose rim.
Lake Blue — rich, moody blues echoing still waters.

Each set includes a color-coordinated saucer, making it ideal for serving espresso, matcha, or afternoon tea in aesthetic style — a true blend of function and artistic flair.

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 × 6.3 cm; Saucer: 12 × 1.8 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.
• Playful Balance — The unique sphere-shaped handle adds a whimsical elegance to the otherwise minimal silhouette. This delightful detail brings a sense of charm and character, inviting moments of joy in your daily sipping ritual.
• Kiln-Change Texture — Each piece is glazed with a multi-tone, high-temperature reactive glaze that creates watercolor-like gradients. Subtle variations in depth, pattern, and gloss turn every cup into a one-of-a-kind visual experience.
• Contemporary Nostalgia — With its vintage-inspired colors and artistic glaze flow, the set blends old-world craftsmanship with a modern twist. Whether used for afternoon tea or as a collector’s display, it carries both beauty and story.

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