Each cup is grooved vertically using a technique called "shinogi." The grooves provide a good grip as well as an interesting pattern with a slight shading of color on the uneven parts. Available in green, red and orange.
Mino-yaki Mug Cup: 6 oz/3.25"D X 3.25"H
Pottery:
Mino. Mino-yaki has been made in the Gifu Prefecture since 15th century. Now it is the biggest pottery production kiln in Japan. Famous Shino and Oribe styles are a part of Mino-yaki.