Hand-painted Choko soba cup with Tail of Whale and "Chidori" pattern. "Chidori" is the classic birds often shown hovering above ocean waves.  It is a symbol of luck and happiness, especiall for couples.  
 
Choko is a cup for dipping sauce when serving buckwheat noodles.  The size and profile is very iconic in Japanese table-ware that everyone recognizes it as soba sauce cup.  Nowadays, young Japanese and trendy cafes also use them for tea and coffee.  They are also perfect size for dessert, ice-cream or fruit cups!  
 
Why not get the pair of choko cup as house-warming present or wedding present!
 
If you like Delft Blue, you will fall in love with Mikawachi-ware and Koun Kiln's work. Mr. Imamura hand-painted all his work with his favorite WHALES! They are artisanal, traditional porcelain ware YET clean and minimal that fits modern home style.  It is a great tableware with a story.  
 
Check out more of his work in our other listing or visit www.gonne.com/mikawachi for artisan story. 
 
* Specification may varies due to the nature of hand-made product. Each item is unique.* Microwave-safe Dish-washer-safe
 
KOUN KILN of Mikawachi
Artisan Takamitsu Imamura runs Koun Kiln and insists in handling every step of the process by himself, with the help of his wife.   When many porcelain producers evolve into using decal for cheaper and faster production, Mikawachi artisans strictly maintain the practice of hand-painting all of the work.  The delicate brush work and impeccable coloring skills is nothing compare to the souless motif decals.  Mr. Imamura's portraiture whales are always gentle, cheerful and playful.
Artisans in Mikawachi take pride in maintaining underglaze techniques:  Mastery in fine outlines, and gradation/depth of cobalt blue painting skills.  
 
Own a piece of Mikawachi history, a piece of artisan's dedication, a piece of Japan Heritage. 
 
PROUDLY HAND-CRAFTED  in  JAPAN