The spiral pattern, known as "shima", is created by making cuts on the surface of this kyusu. Since they are all made by hand, each one is truly a unique, one-of-a-kind kyusu.
Shima Kyusu: 8 oz / 6.0"D (including a handle) X 4.0"H
Pottery:
Tokoname, one of the Six Old Kilns of Japan, has been a pottery center since the 12th century and is especially famous for its unglazed pottery.