Harmony Handmade Pottery Coffee Mug | Midsummer White - LuLu Handmade Pottery: Shop Artisan Made Ceramic

Design: Embrace harmony from sunrise to sunset with these handmade pottery coffee mug to honor yin-yang philosophy. The Harmony Mug uses two contrasting clays ,just like the universe’s balance crafted in the 1200-year old Cizhouware technique. These handmade pottery coffee mug are timeless art piece, perfect for your morning boost or peaceful evening sip. Durable and built to last, it’s a cherished companion for years of mindful moments.

Detail:

Capacity :7oz (200ml）

Mug :Width: 8cm （3.2 in） Height:6cm （2.4 in）

Saucer: 18cm Diameter(7.1in)

Exact size may vary piece-by-piece.

Material : High Fire Clay, Procelain Clay

*****How it made****

Each Harmony Mug is a handcrafted journey etched in clay, beginning with the creation of handmade pottery coffee mug that blend tradition and tactile art. Skilled artisans cradle a mound of earth-toned clay on the potter’s wheel, their palms steadying the spinning mass as fingers press and pull, shaping the walls to a delicate symmetry. The vessel rests to air-dry for days, moisture evaporating slowly to prevent cracks, before entering an 800°C kiln for bisque firing. This initial bake hardens the clay like a seasoned foundation, turning it from malleable to resilient—ideal for the intricate work ahead.

The magic unfolds in the carving: artisans wield wooden tools to etch motifs like interlocking waves or geometric spirals into the bisque surface, each groove a nod to 1200-year-old Cizhouware techniques. Here, the yin-yang philosophy takes form as a contrasting clay—perhaps deep umber against cream—is pressed into the carvings, creating a visual balance that mirrors the mug’s purpose. The excess is sanded smooth, leaving patterns that seem to float beneath the surface, a testament to the artisan’s precision.

Finally, a transparent glaze is brushed onto the mug like liquid glass, sealing the carvings and promising a silky touch. The mug returns to the kiln at 1280°C, where volcanic heat fuses the glaze into a glossy armor, enhancing the clay’s strength and the contrast of the yin-yang design. After a month of patience—from wheel-throwing to final firing—each mug emerges as a functional heirloom, its hand-carved details and artisanal character turning every morning coffee or evening sip into a ritual of harmony.

All our desgins are one of the kind ,it’s the perfect gift for her/him.

Dishwasher and microwave safe
100% lead free
Our pottery is handmade by Ceramic Artist in Jingdezhen
Due to the nature of handmade ceramics pieces might have small imperfection and slight size differences, this is part of what makes every piece special and unique.

Weight	1.1 kg
Dimensions	21 × 21 × 20 cm

3 reviews for Harmony Handmade Pottery Coffee Mug | Midsummer White

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Emma
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May 20, 2024

love the mug a lot :~)

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Betsy
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March 2, 2024

My favorite maker! Such great pieces. Unique, beautiful and high quality. So treasured!!!

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katrinaeck
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January 15, 2024

Beautiful coffee mug! Came very well packaged.

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