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WATAKAMA mug skirt like a fluffy frilly skirt [ordered by M KYOTO

In 2015, Kohei and Mayuko Watabiki established WATAKAMA, a ceramics studio in Kameoka, Kyoto, with the aim of offering pottery that changes people's lives. [When a finished product is created based on a theme, a mold is made and the same design is produced. This time, we introduce the "Mug Cup Skirt," a cute shape that expresses the fluffy ruffles of a skirt!

1.Frills expressed by the way the glaze flows

Imagining the people who will use the mugs and the scenes in which they will be used, Mr. and Mrs. Watabiki plane the mugs to create a gentle feel and texture. They actually use the mugs as a family to feel their texture and weight, and reflect this in the finished product. The "Skirt Mug" is made to look like a fluffy ruffle when the glaze is applied to it, with the bottom part of the cup expanding to give it a fluffy, ruffled look, so the ruffles look different depending on how the glaze flows, and no two are alike.

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The coffee was accompanied by a small coffee shop, "M Kyoto mall", which is a gourmet website of Kyoto, selling a wide variety of coffee and other drinks.Handmade】Set of 2 kinds of popular pound cakes from Minamiyama-jo Village]. Pound cakes made with matcha green tea and hojicha green tea, the prized specialties of Minamiyamashiro Village, the only village in Kyoto Prefecture, are baked carefully one by one without using a drop of water or milk for a moist texture. Check them out as well.

2.Shapes and colors influenced by nature

The Watabikis are fond of animal bones, stones, and other forms found in nature, and they aim for such an atmosphere in their pottery as well. One of the charms of the "Mug Skirt," available in two colors, light beige "caramel" and brown "candy," is that the colors change slightly each time, as they mix the glaze themselves and use natural ash. Everyone is different, everyone is good. This is what this mug conveys.

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The attractive "Mug Skirt" with its color and shape that evokes the beauty of nature's formations is a versatile item that can be coordinated with a variety of dishes. It can be used with both Japanese and Western-style dishes, as well as glass and patterned dishes, so try combining it with your existing dishes for breakfast or tea time.

3.Mugs for your daily life

The mugs were born from the lifestyle of Mr. and Mrs. Watabiki, who moved their base to Kitanosho, Chiyogawa-cho, Kameoka in 2020, while renovating an old private house. Just holding a cup of coffee and looking at the shape of the mug makes you feel at ease. Take a break with a mug that makes you want to spend precious time together.

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4.Slightly smaller size for yogurt cups

One of the features of the "Mug Skirt" is its slightly smaller size. With a capacity of approximately 150-180 ml, it can be used as a yogurt cup in addition to holding coffee, tea, and other beverages. After serving the yogurt, simply decorate it with granola or dried fruit for a wonderful breakfast.

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[Mug Skirt" by WATAKAMA

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*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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