Porcelain cup · Icheon · Pearl white

Set of two small porcelain cups featuring an elegant flower-shaped rim on a flared pedestal base. Made by Korean artisans using traditional techniques, this piece showcases a pristine white matte finish that highlights the refined form. The sculptural silhouette and smooth surface make it perfect for serving digestifs or ice cream, adding an elegant finishing touch to any dining experience.

The Craft. These pieces are shaped using high-temperature firing techniques developed over centuries, with wood-fired kilns producing the distinctive glazes. The artisan experiments constantly with glazes to create surfaces that evoke natural elements such as stones, sand or waves. Each piece is hand-formed, with the irregular shape and metallic finish making every incense holder unique. The separate stone-shaped holder is crafted to securely position incense sticks whilst complementing the organic aesthetic of the dish.

The Heritage. Earthenware production began in the Korean peninsula about 10,000 years ago, with high-temperature firing techniques developing during the Three Kingdoms period. By the 9th century, Korea became the second country in the world to produce celadon and white porcelain after China. Icheon has been at the centre of Korean ceramics for more than 1000 years, its masters supplying ceramics to the royal family for over five hundred years during the Joseon kingdom. Designated UNESCO Creative City, Icheon is today home to more than 400 workshops and 40 traditional kilns, where recognised 'master hands' dedicate their lives to protecting Korea's ceramics culture alongside emerging artisans who give the tradition a modern touch.

The Maker. Kim Eun-ho created Ceramic Mong to offer Korean tableware that combines purity of lines and modern forms with traditional techniques. Each piece is made by hand of durable white porcelain.