Hanaikada Cherry Blossom Raft Cup

Name: Hanaikada Cherry Blossom Raft Cup
Brand: Shinemon Inc.
SKU: ima010010106
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$89.00

A poetic celebration of spring, the Hanaikada Cherry Blossom Raft Cup captures the fleeting beauty of sakura petals adrift on a river’s surface. Shinemon Inc. renders this tranquil moment through an extraordinary layering of glazes—soft, ethereal pink forms drift over deep violet, evoking petals floating atop twilight water. The background crackle glaze, with its intricate texture, evokes the organic complexity of bark or stone, grounding the ephemeral in the enduring.

Each cup is the result of Shinemon’s signature kiln atmosphere control, where the final outcome is shaped not only by the hand, but by flame and time. No two pieces are identical—each bloom, each speckle, each shimmering ripple tells a different story.

Delicate yet rich in contrast, this cup transforms everyday use into a meditative moment, echoing nature’s rhythm and the grace of Japanese ceramic artistry.

Details

Size: W 3.5in x L 3.5in x H 4.1in / W 8.8cm x L 8.8cm x H 10.4cm
Material: Porcelain

As each piece is handcrafted, slight variations in size and glaze pattern may occur.

Care & Use

Handwash only
Keep it dry
Avoid sudden temperature changes
Avoid metal scrubs or abrasive detergents
Store safely

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Hanaikada Cherry Blossom Raft Cup

$89.00

Meet the Artisan

Shinemon Inc.

Shinemon Inc. was founded in 1972 by Shinichiro Baba, a ceramic artist, who sought to redefine the boundaries of Arita ware. At a time when most kilns focused on refined, painted porcelain, Shinemon pursued scale, depth, and raw expression—producing large vessels and tableware shaped as much by the flame as by the hand.

Over the decades, the kiln became known for its mastery of yohen effects. Rather than seeking perfection through control, the kiln embraces imperfection as an essential part of beauty. The kiln atmosphere is used as a collaborator, not just a tool—resulting in glazes that ripple, fade, and flare with subtle unpredictability.

Now led by the second generation, the kiln continues to balance tradition with bold experimentation. Their pieces—tumblers, coffee cups, serving bowls, sculptural vessels—are made not for ornament but for experience. Each one carries the mark of the kiln, the hand, and the moment. It is Arita ware with soul: elemental, expressive, and deeply individual.