Tranquility Cups — Purple Aura Rising, Crimson Bloom, and Twilight Mist Ceramic Tea Cup Set

This is a quietly refined porcelain cup — simple, elegant, and perfect for thoughtful tea moments or meaningful gifting.

Fired at high temperatures, it reveals delicate crystalline textures and a soft metallic sheen. Each piece is unique in its surface variation, with a smooth form that rests comfortably in the hand. Whether for daily tea rituals or quiet pauses, it invites balance, focus, and a sense of calm.

The design draws inspiration from classical Chinese color symbolism:
• Purple Aura Rising (紫氤东来) – representing calm energy and graceful stillness
• Crimson Bloom (万紫千红) – evoking vibrant vitality and abundant blessings
• Twilight Mist (夕岚) – embodying serenity, softness, and introspection

Includes: 1 × Porcelain Tea Cup individually or Set of 3 cups (one of each design)

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 × Porcelain Tea Cup individually or Set of 3 cups (one of each design)
• Dimensions: Tea Cup: 8.0 × 3.3 cm, Gift Box: 13.2 × 13.0 × 10.2 cm
• Capacity: Tea Cup: 60ml
  
• 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.
• Purple Aura Rising (紫氤东来) — Inspired by the poetic image of morning mist touched with purple light, this name evokes the gentle awakening of the day. The soft crystalline glaze reflects serenity, wisdom, and introspection — an invitation to begin with calm presence.
• Crimson Bloom (万紫千红) — A vibrant expression of abundance and vitality, this name references the full spectrum of flourishing blossoms. The radiant red surface symbolizes joy, celebration, and exuberant life force — ideal for gifting or energizing daily tea rituals.
• Twilight Mist (夕岚) — Named after the soft haze that settles in the evening sky, this piece carries a sense of poetic stillness. The muted lavender hue suggests quiet contemplation, making it a companion for slowing down and centering the mind.
• The gold-infused glazing technique enhances each piece with a luminous character — a shimmering surface that emerges naturally during high-temperature firing. The result is a subtle metallic luster or crystalline pattern, making every cup distinct in its personality and visual presence. This artisanal variation is a celebration of individuality and ceramic artistry.

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