💧 Wabi-Sabi in Every Curve
⚠️ ONLY 1 AVAILABLE - Unique handcrafted piece
This Wabi-sabi Bulging-belly Cup celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the poetry of natural form. Crafted from rare Sishui clay near Confucius' birthplace, its gently swelling belly and mottled surface embody the essence of Wabi-Sabi aesthetics - finding profound beauty in simplicity, asymmetry, and the marks of time.
🎨 Distinctive Features
Form: Gently tapered rim, organically rounded bulging belly, low foot - embracing natural asymmetry
Glaze: Mottled, variegated surface with natural granular texture - each mark tells a story
Texture: Coarse pottery finish that honors the raw, unrefined beauty of earth
Style: Wabi-Sabi and Zen-inspired rustic elegance for mindful tea meditation
📏 Specifications
Height: ≈ 6 cm (2.4")
Rim Diameter: ≈ 8 cm (3.1")
Capacity: ≈ 160 ml (5.4 fl oz)
Weight: Substantial, grounding presence
🌿 Natural Water Enhancement
Sishui clay's natural minerals and porous structure absorb impurities, release beneficial minerals, and soften water to weakly alkaline - enhancing the flavor and aroma of your tea naturally.
☯️ Wabi-Sabi & Zen Philosophy
This cup is a meditation on Wabi-Sabi - the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Its bulging belly form, with its organic curves and honest surface, merges Buddhist meditation culture with tea ceremony artistry. The natural variations and granular texture aren't flaws - they're the soul of the piece. It perfectly embodies "Zen and Tea as One" (禅茶一味), inviting you to embrace the present moment and find peace in simplicity.
🎁 FREE Premium Gift Packaging
Every piece arrives in a handcrafted solid wood box or artisan-woven straw box - perfect for gifting or safekeeping. No extra charge!
💝 Care Instructions
Hand wash with warm water only - no soap needed
Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave
Will develop a beautiful patina with regular tea use
The coarse texture enhances the tactile tea experience
"Beauty in imperfection, peace in simplicity"
