Polygon Rustic – Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mug

Where rustic minimalism meets modern craft — this polygonal ceramic mug embodies natural texture, geometric charm, and artisanal warmth.

Handcrafted with a faceted silhouette and a subtly weathered glaze, each mug offers a tactile experience that blends Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics with everyday functionality. Its 400ml generous capacity makes it ideal for coffee, tea, milk, or breakfast drinks, while the angular handle ensures a sturdy and comfortable grip.

Available in three distinct finishes — Iron Black, Celadon Blue, and Ivory Sand — each shade reflects a unique mood, from bold rustic tones to serene pastel elegance. No two mugs are exactly alike, highlighting the beauty of handmade individuality.

Perfect for personal rituals or as a thoughtful gift, this mug transforms ordinary moments into quiet celebrations of design and craftsmanship.

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: Mug: 13.7 × 10.2 cm
• Capacity: Cup: 400ml
  
• 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.
• Stories in Three Shades — Each glaze brings its own character to the cup: Iron Black conveys rustic depth and quiet strength; Celadon Blue evokes calm elegance with a soft modern glow; Ivory Sand radiates warmth and vintage charm. Together, they form a visual harmony of tradition and contemporary design.
• Nature’s Firing Dance — The matte glaze reveals subtle variations shaped by fire and minerals in the kiln. Each mug carries the organic beauty of unpredictability, making every piece a one-of-a-kind creation.
• Form Meets Comfort — With its geometric faceted body and sturdy handle, the 400ml mug fits naturally in the hand. Its textured surface adds both visual rhythm and tactile depth, turning everyday coffee or tea moments into grounding rituals.

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