KURINUKI CUP Nº8
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KURINUKI CUP Nº8

€55.00

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Kurinuki Cup Nº8 is a hand-carved sculptural ceramic cup crafted using the Japanese kurinuki technique. It features a hand-painted surface inspired by the graceful movement of pine needles swaying in the wind.

Unlike other pottery techniques, kurinuki begins with a solid block of clay. Each cup is slowly carved from a single mass of stoneware, allowing the form to emerge through subtraction rather than addition. This intuitive process creates textured, sculptural surfaces and organic asymmetry, as the material and hands guide its character. No two pieces are exactly alike.

Crafted from black stoneware, the exterior remains unglazed yet carefully smoothed, offering a tactile and grounding experience. The decoration is applied using abstract, expressive gestures with handmade brushes formed from pine needles and branches, creating a subtle connection to the natural landscape. The interior is finished with a clear glossy glaze.

Each cup is individually numbered within the limited Nº8 series.

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Weight 0.500 kg
Volume

Approx. volume 230 ml – 270 ml
Dimensions

Height 7-8 cm (incl. approx. 1 cm foot); diameter 7.5-8.5 cm
Color

Black, white, grey
Materials

High-fired stoneware clay, foodsafe glaze
Product care

Ondou pieces are crafted as functional art objects. While made from high-fired stoneware fired to 1220 °C — which makes them highly durable and resistant to everyday wear — they are still ceramic and can break if dropped or subjected to strong impact. With proper care, they will last for many years.
GENERAL CARE
– Avoid sudden temperature changes (thermal shock). For example, do not pour boiling water into a cup that has been stored in the fridge, and avoid running cold water over a very hot piece.
– Wash using a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive metal scrubbers, especially on decorated or textured surfaces.
– Do not leave pieces soaking in a sink with food residues for extended periods — basic good hygiene. OPTIONAL DEEP CARE
– If light surface staining from dark liquids appears and you wish to gently refresh the surface, you may soak the piece in rice-washing water (the starchy water from rinsing rice), cold or warm. The natural starches can help draw out minor impurities, giving the surface a subtly smoother feel. This traditional method is gentle and not permanent, but can help maintain the appearance of ceramics over time.
Dishwasher safe?

Yes, but like with all hand-made objects, hand-washing is recommended.
Microwave safe?

Not recommended – clay is a highly conductive material and the piece will become very hot to the touch.
Handmade nature

Each item is handmade and shows the marks of this process, including intentional “imperfections.” The products pictured reflect the overall shape, size and color of the piece. However, each item is unique, with differences in glaze, texture and slight variations in size, shape and capacity. Colors may also appear differently depending on lighting conditions and your screen. Dimensional variations can be up to ~1cm, capacity ~50ml, and weight ~50g.

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