Hoya Kobo ｜ Handmade soba cup with polka dot pattern

These hand-made soba cups are made by Inahoya Kobo, a studio located in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. The soft, cute shapes and patterns, and warm textures are appealing. Each piece is carefully hand-formed. Shigaraki is known as a region that produces high-quality clay, and the traditional techniques that have been cultivated over its long history are still passed down to the present day. It is counted as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan.

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[You can choose from two patterns: dots and stars]

As a soba cup

A soba cup with a soft hand-kneaded texture and dot and stripe patterns. It is a great container for dipping sauces for soba, somen, etc., and it fits comfortably in the hand and feels good in the mouth.

Many uses

The Hoya Kobo hand-made soba cups can be used not only as soba cups, but also for making sweets such as pudding and almond jelly, and as chawanmushi bowls. They are also just the right size (φ8cm, height 6cm) for drinking tea or soup, making them a fun addition to your everyday dining table.
As you use it every day, you will begin to see the crazing that is unique to pottery. Enjoy watching the expressions on the pottery as it develops.
Hoya Kobo has a workshop in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture. The cute and soft designs, shapes, and colors are unique to Hoya Kobo. They attract so many people that there are long queues when they set up a stall at an event.
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Please note that each customer is limited to a total of 5 pieces of Hoya Kobo's artwork. If you purchase more than 5 pieces, all of your purchases will be cancelled.

[Product name] Handmade soba cup with polka dot pattern
[Quantity] 1 piece
[Size (approx.)] φ80mm, height 60mm
[Capacity (approximately 80%)] 140ml
Weight (approx.): 162g
[Material] Ceramic
[Country of Origin] Japan

● Before you purchase
-Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, pattern, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
Please be aware of the above before purchasing.

● Precautions for use
Dishwasher × (drying function is OK) Microwave × Oven ×
No sealing treatment is required.
・After use, dry thoroughly before storing. This will prevent mold and stains.