“Yoru no Mori” – Night Forest Mug

As twilight descends upon a mossy forest, light fades and silence deepens — this is the world Yoru no Mori, or “Night Forest,” seeks to capture. A smoky brown clay body meets pools of midnight blue glaze, mimicking moonlight caught in woodland shadows.

Hand-thrown and high-fired, this mug’s rich, organic surface is full of tactile contrast — from its misted lower half to the pooling, watery texture near the rim. The sleek, blackened handle is tightly wrapped with cord, offering a rustic grip that echoes old tools of the countryside. Each piece is fired in small batches, allowing fire and ash to create one-of-a-kind markings.

Rooted in tradition and inspired by the natural world, this is a mug for slow, thoughtful rituals — tea under candlelight, or coffee shared in quiet moments.

Specifications:

Size:

• Diameter (top): 9.7 cm
• Diameter (base): 7.4 cm
• Height: 8.3 cm
• Handle length: 3.8 cm
• Capacity: ~300–320ml

Material:

• High-temperature fired stoneware
• Natural iron oxide and cobalt glazes
• Hand-wrapped jute cord handle

Craftsmanship:

• Wheel-thrown in small batches
• Fired at ~1300°C to ensure glaze fusion and durability
• Glazing by hand with controlled layering to create unique flow effects
• Finished with slow cooling to stabilize color richness