Raku Mug 160 ml

Raku pottery is typically hand-built without a potter's wheel. As a result, the tea cup has slight irregularities and curves that make each cup unique. What makes these cups special is the interplay of delicate curves and a texture typical of low-fire pottery. This gives the cup an incredibly soft texture and makes it comfortable to hold. This cup comes in a hand-signed wooden box.

Red raku typically features a unique black decoration. This is created by placing glowing charcoal between the individual glazed clay pieces. After that, they are glazed once more and finally fired at around 900°C for up to 70 minutes. At the point where the tongs touch the glowing clay piece, a small tong mark is formed, which can be found on every black tea cup and chawan. It should therefore be understood as a characteristic of this category.

Attention! Raku ceramics must air out for about two days after use. During this time, the vessel should not be placed in a closed box or a wooden box, as this can cause a musty odor. Low-fire pottery absorbs a little water and therefore needs a longer time to dry out. Do not clean with dishwashing liquid and do not put in the dishwasher.