Wheat Harmony – Handcrafted Vintage Ceramic Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where rustic clay meets timeless pattern — this handcrafted wheat-motif coffee cup set blends industrial wabi-sabi aesthetics with vintage charm.

Each cup features a cylindrical body etched with delicate wheat leaf carvings, symbolizing harvest and simplicity. The rustic brown glaze flows naturally, highlighting the contrast between rough clay texture and smooth hand-painted details. Every set includes a matching saucer with spiraled wheat design, making it both practical and collectible.

With a 220 ml capacity, the cup is ideal for espresso, cappuccino, or afternoon tea, transforming ordinary drinks into moments of mindful ritual. Its sturdy form and earthy tones suit industrial interiors, rustic tables, and wabi-sabi styled spaces alike.

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: 11.9 × 7.9 cm; Saucer: Ø12.9 cm
• Capacity: 220ml
  
• 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.
• Wheat Motif Charm — The hand-carved wheat pattern wraps the cup with rustic elegance, symbolizing harvest and abundance. Each stroke is slightly irregular, giving it a handmade authenticity.
• Textured Warmth — The rough clay body meets a smooth glaze inside, creating a contrast that is both visually rich and comfortable to the touch. The matte finish adds a vintage, understated beauty.
• Refined Utility — With a 220ml capacity and matching saucer, it is perfectly sized for daily coffee, tea, or mindful breaks. The sturdy form combines durability with a subtle artisanal grace.
• Cultural Aesthetic — Inspired by traditional pottery, this cup bridges retro industrial style with wabi-sabi charm, making it both a practical vessel and a decorative piece for any setting.

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