Playful Cat Designed Small Yunomi Japanese Teacup

Put a smile on your face using this unique small yunomi teacup from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed cup is handmade, combining the Shigaraki-style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings.

Enjoy the different traditional Japanese patterns also painted on the backside: the hemp leaf pattern in red, the seigaiha “wave” pattern in Indigo blue, the shippo interlocking circular patterns in green, and the jimon (designs used for kimono fabric) pattern in blue.

The rustic stoneware makes this teacup perfect for sencha and hojicha. Children will also enjoy drinking out of this teacup as well, with the adorable cat face showing its playful smile.

This teacup can be used by adults as well as children. Group this teacup with the matching rice bowl and plate to make a full set with the Playful Cat motif.