THIS ITEM IS FOR KINTSUGI REPAIR (DAMAGED).
* No missing pieces.
W 5 cm x H 7.1 cm / 97g
* This tea cup is smaller than regular size.
Hagi ware (Hagi-yaki) is a type of traditional Japanese pottery in Yamaguchi prefecture. Hagi ware is distinguished for its earthy texture. It is due to the type of the local clay used to create Hagi ware called Kuchi-tsuchi.
Regarding tea wares, there is an old saying in Japanese that is ''One, Raku; two, Hagi; three, Karatsu.'' This old tea adage indicates the rank of tea wares preferred for tea ceremonies. It implies that tea wares with distinguishing characteristics of earthy feel and looks are most valued.
*KINTSUGI is the traditional Japanese technique of using lacquer and gold to repair damaged parts of ceramics that are chipped or cracked.
Kintsugi teaches us the spirit of cherishing things for a long time, and seeing beauty in the imperfect.