Mizuyo Yamashita: Kiriko Espresso Cup
£30.00
Stoneware and terracotta clay
Dimensions: 7cm H: 6.5cm
Shown here with the Kiriko Coffee Beaker
Handmade in the UK
Each piece is individually thrown and hand carved therefore unique. Measurements are approximate.
In stock
Thrown in clay mix of stoneware and terracotta.
Kiriko refers to a traditional glass cutting technique that was popular in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1868). Mizuyo creates the cut glass inspired pattern on the base of each cup with a chisel by hand. The Kiriko series at the moment consists of espresso cup, beaker, coffee pot and jug.
Handmade in the UK.
Read more about Mizuyo in our Q&A with the artist here
See Mizuyo making the Kiriko range here in this video made by Noma media
