Rustic Amber – Handcrafted Ceramic Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where rustic imperfection meets timeless elegance — each handcrafted wabi-sabi cup and saucer set carries a quiet charm, celebrating the warmth of earthen tones and artisanal form.

This collection is available in two distinct silhouettes:

• Tall Cup — A straight-sided profile with a gentle taper, ideal for espresso, americanos, or light teas. The vertical lines emphasize balance and refinement, making it perfect for both casual and formal settings.

• Wide Cup — A shorter, broader shape that enhances the aroma of lattes, cappuccinos, or even soups and desserts. Its generous surface area brings a sense of grounded comfort and relaxed dining.

Finished in a kiln-change rustic yellow glaze, each piece reveals natural gradients and subtle textures unique to the firing process. Whether for coffee rituals, afternoon tea, or creative table use, these cups double as functional vessels and understated art objects.

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: • Tall Cup (200ml): Cup Ø8.0 × H7.6 cm; Saucer Ø13.6 cm
                        • Wide Cup (280ml): Cup Ø9.3 × H6.3 cm; Saucer Ø14.5 cm
• Capacity: Tall Cup 200ml; Wide Cup 280ml
  
• 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.
• Form & Balance — The tall 200ml cup carries an upright elegance, while the wide 280ml version offers a grounded, generous silhouette. Together, they embody a dialogue between refinement and stability, giving each sip its own rhythm and character.
• Surface Expression — The vintage yellow glaze reveals soft gradients and natural kiln traces, creating a warm patina reminiscent of time-worn artifacts. Each firing produces subtle shifts in depth and tone, making every cup unique and full of story.
• Everyday Ritual — Whether used for a morning espresso in the tall cup or a comforting latte in the wide one, both designs merge practicality with aesthetics, adding understated charm to both casual daily use and refined table settings.

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