Pitcher - Heuge - Oribe

CHIPS – PICHET HEUGE – ORIBE

Enjoy these pieces in many ways: to savor sake in a guinomi (small sake cup), or to serve tea, sauces, or even a noodle broth at the table.

The four colors, the glossy black of Setoguro, the soft and natural white of Shino, the deep and refined green of Oribe, and the warm yellow of Kiseto are the traditional hues of Mino pottery, passed down for over 1,000 years.
These colors are ideal for highlighting the flavors of Japanese ingredients.

• Each piece is handmade, so slight variations in size and shape may occur.
• The glaze used tends to run or be uneven, making each piece unique. Enjoy the lively character of the glaze on every item.
• The clay used may cause rough surfaces or edges, or even small holes.
• Black spots on the glaze or a reddish tint on the base may appear. This is due to the presence of iron powder in the kiln and ferrous elements in the clay, with no impact on use.
• Some pieces may have small cracks (crazing) at purchase or develop them over time. This does not affect usability.
  ◎ The crazing appears about a month after firing, during cooling, due to shrinkage differences between the clay and glaze. It may be accompanied by a small sharp sound, like a "ting," which gradually fades, although the cracks continue to evolve. Enjoy this metallophone-like chime during the first uses.

MINO POTTERY

The Mino region is recognized as Japan’s foremost ceramic production center. With a history of over 1,000 years, it has developed a wide variety of pieces suited to the styles of each era.

Among Japan’s 15 traditional craft styles, four types—Setoguro, Kiseto, Shino, and Oribe—stand out for their balanced colors and have become emblematic of Mino ceramics.
Continuing this tradition inherited from the time it was affectionately nicknamed "Hyôgemono" (meaning "objects full of charm"), we offer tableware designed for daily, modern use, to be passed down to future generations.

Discover the beauty of Mino ceramics, which have accompanied Japanese tables for over 1,000 years, through the combination of ancient and contemporary techniques, clay, and glazes.
Dive into the aesthetic world of the Heuge style with this collection.

The four iconic colors of Mino ceramics—the glossy black of Setoguro, the natural and soft white of Shino, the deep and understated green of Oribe, and the warm yellow of Kiseto—have been passed down for a millennium.
They are perfect for enhancing the ingredients of Japanese cuisine.