“Shiosai” – Tidesong Footed Mug

Description:

With gentle curves that ripple like waves meeting the shore, Shiosai — meaning “the sound of the tide” — is a mug sculpted in motion. Each line on its body is carved to mimic the rhythm of flowing water, while soft glazes in coastal blues and sandy beige bring to mind seagrass, salt, and sun-bleached shells.

Its delicate footed base raises the vessel slightly, as if it’s floating. The curved handle is carefully wrapped in traditional jute cord, balancing the organic form with a rustic touch rooted in Japanese folkcraft.

Every Shiosai mug is a small sculpture — wheel-thrown and hand-shaped, then fired at high temperatures to fuse glaze and clay into a harmonious whole. Whether used for morning tea or reflective sipping, it brings the spirit of the ocean into your daily rhythm.

Specifications:

Size:

• Approx. Diameter (top): 9.5 cm
• Height: ~8.5 cm
• Handle length: ~4 cm
• Capacity: ~280–300ml

Material:

• High-fired stoneware
• Layered natural glaze (sand + ocean blue)
• Hand-wrapped jute cord on ceramic handle

Craftsmanship:

• Hand-thrown and carved
• Triple-legged footed base for sculptural lift
• High-fired (~1300°C) for lasting strength
• Glaze applied in gradient waves using brush and dipping techniques
• Each mug shaped and cooled individually to encourage natural variation

Note: No two Shiosai mugs are exactly alike — each wave, color shift, and curve is the result of hand craftsmanship and kiln alchemy.