{"title":"Cups","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"neo-organic-linden-wood-mug-sho-sugi-ban","title":"Neo-organic Linden Wood Mug · Shō Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of linden wood in the village of Iohanisfeld, Romania, this cylindrical mug has a shō sugi ban-charred body paired with an untreated angular handle, the contrast between darkened and natural wood revealing the material's dual character. Holds hot and cold liquids; treated with linseed oil and safe for drinking. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights - matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. The artisans at LUN brought this concept into their creations, in an attempt to create through objects a connection of humanity to nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45715886440714,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Lun_Mug_01.jpg?v=1751628675"},{"product_id":"mug-fayoum-red-and-blue","title":"Fayoum hand-painted ceramic mug · Burgundy floral","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic mug from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay with a comfortable curved handle, decorated with expressive burgundy red floral motifs with touches of blue on an ivory ground. The bold botanical brushwork reflects the artisan's distinctive red glaze technique - vibrant, spontaneous and deeply rooted in the oasis forms of Fayoum. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, t\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehese mugs are decorated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e entirely by hand using expressive brushwork - floral motifs built up in rich burgundy red with touches of blue, the composition spontaneous yet controlled. A clear glaze is applied over the entire piece before kiln firing, sealing both the hand-painted exterior and the interior in a fully glazed, food-safe finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eMaker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eA student of Evelyne Porret, Mohamed Guma entered the Fayoum Pottery School as an eight-year old, after trading toy animals made from mud with Evelyne’s children. Mohamed is a prominent Fayoum potter and teacher, who has focused on developing his firing technique and a distinctive red glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51355450769674,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/gomahmug.jpg?v=1750090013"},{"product_id":"fayoum-hand-painted-ceramic-cup-palm-frond","title":"Fayoum hand-painted ceramic cup · Palm frond","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic cup from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay with delicate palm frond motifs in sage green and navy on an ivory ground, with a warm terracotta base and rim. The glazed interior makes it ideal for coffee or tea. Suitable for food and beverages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, these cups are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewheel-thrown and decorated entirely by hand, the palm frond motifs painted in confident, flowing strokes of sage green and navy before a clear glaze is applied to both the interior and exterior, and fired. Small enough to hold in one hand, each cup carries a full expression of the Fayoum oasis landscape in its decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356780724490,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/cup22.jpg?v=1762593555"},{"product_id":"round-ceramic-cup-jian-zhan-night-blue","title":"Round ceramic teacup · Jian Zhan · Oil spot glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eRound ceramic teacup carefully handmade by artisans in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJianyang\u003c\/span\u003e, Fujian, using ancient Song dynasty techniques. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeaturing the distinctive oil spot pattern in deep blue and silver tones, this piece showcases the mesmerising glaze effects achieved through high-temperature firing. The natural heat retention and subtle mineral notes these vessels impart to tea make them perfect for tea ceremonies or as a treasured 'host cup' for tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eenthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Each teacup is wheel-thrown from local iron-rich clay and fired in traditional dragon kilns at temperatures exceeding 1300°C. The unique composition of Jianyang clay, combined with high-temperature firing, produces the mesmerising patterns\u003cspan\u003e that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemerge spontaneously,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoil spots\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehare's fur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the rare and prized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epartridge feather\u003c\/em\u003e.  This ancient technique requires precise control of temperature and atmosphere within the kiln, artisans combining ancestral firing methods with contemporary precision to achieve the distinctive iridescent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Jian Zhan ceramics originated in Jianyang during the Song Dynasty, reaching their pinnacle of artistry when they became the preferred tea bowls for the imperial court and Buddhist monks. These remarkable vessels were created specifically for the tea ceremony culture that flourished during this golden age of Chinese civilisation. After declining during the Yuan Dynasty, this ancient craft was lost for centuries until master potters painstakingly revived the techniques in the 1980s. Today, Jianyang remains the heart of authentic Jian Zhan production, where contemporary artisans honour traditional methods whilst pushing the boundaries of this  meticulous ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisans in Jianyang, Fujian Province have revived the millennium-old tradition of Jian Zhan ceramics, combining ancestral firing techniques with contemporary precision. Working with local iron-rich clay in traditional dragon kilns, they create \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehandmade ceramic vessels that enhance the tea drinking experience through natural heat retention and the subtle mineral notes they impart to the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in China","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51714734883082,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Jianzhanround02.jpg?v=1773839312"},{"product_id":"tapered-ceramic-cup-jian-zhan-night-blue","title":"Tapered ceramic teacup · Jian Zhan · Oil spot glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eCeramic teacup with a graceful flared form, carefully handmade by artisans in Jianyang, Fujian, using ancient Song dynasty techniques. Featuring the distinctive oil spot pattern \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein deep blue and silver tones, this piece showcases the mesmerising glaze effects achieved through high-temperature firing. The natural heat retention and subtle mineral notes these vessels impart to tea make them perfect for tea ceremonies or as a treasured 'host cup' for tea enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Each teacup is wheel-thrown from local iron-rich clay and fired in traditional dragon kilns at temperatures exceeding 1300°C. The unique composition of Jianyang clay, combined with high-temperature firing, produces the mesmerising crystalline patterns that \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eemerge spontaneously,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoil spots\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehare's fur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to the rare and prized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003epartridge feather\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. 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