Ayoo Pottery by Naoki Kanazawa - Round Mug Cup

My favorite mug cups are back after two years of waiting! I love how the craftsman titles each piece, capturing the spirit of Mother Earth. Each mug beautifully reflects our connection to nature—a true celebration of our planet! Enjoy your favorite hot drinks in these stunning mugs.

Each piece is handmade by Naoki Kanazawa in Amakusa, Japan. Each may vary slightly in glaze and size.

• Approximate measurement:
  • overall: 5" x 3 1/8" H, 3 1/2"opening diameter
    
  • capacity: 1 US cup
  • weight: 8~9 oz
• Titles each piece:
  • A: Morning mist
  • B: Seashell and the sea
  • C: Planet
  • D: Seashell and the sea
  • E: Seashell and the sea
  • F: Seashell and the sea
  • G: Blue scenery
• Material: ceramic
• Care instruction: hand wash recommended, not oven safe 

Story:

Naoki Kanazawa was born in 1989 as the son of Kazuhiro Kanazawa, the legendary ceramicist of Maruo kiln. Naoki is the 6th generation of the ceramic family. It was natural for him to be a ceramicist and started his own kiln in 2008. Naoki blends more than 10 different iron-based ingredients and creates his own glazes. Depending on the climate, temperature and seasons, each item turns out dramatically different and Naoki enjoys the surprises every time he pulls out his works from the kiln. Naoki gets the idea from the local ocean, nature and the land to create his products.