{"product_id":"hechimon-shigaraki-cup-300ml","title":"Hechimon Shigaraki Cup – Natural Glaze (300ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted HECHIMON Shigaraki cup features a smooth charcoal-grey glaze with a light, speckled interior. Each cup is made to embrace subtle variation—small changes in tone, speckling, and finish are part of the handmade process, not flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural earthiness of Shigaraki pottery comes from the coarse local clay and traditional wood-firing techniques used by the maker, Marui-Seito Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShigaraki Ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is a traditional style of Japanese pottery made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture—one of Japan's historic \"Six Ancient Kilns.\" It's known for an earthy, natural aesthetic, often using coarse local clay and kiln effects that make each piece unique. Shigaraki ware was designated a traditional craft by Japan in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHECHIMON\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHECHIMON (へちもん) is a Shigaraki dialect term meaning \"something a little unusual.\" The name reflects the maker's approach: celebrating irregularity and handmade character rather than industrial uniformity. Each piece embraces what Japanese ceramics call \u003cem\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e—the beauty found in imperfection and natural variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.5cm diameter × 7.5cm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300ml (10 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat whites, cortados, cappuccinos, large long blacks, or filter coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e – Not dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot microwave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e – Exposed clay areas can overheat unevenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with care – Handmade ceramics can chip if knocked against hard surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver time, coffee oils may lightly stain the exposed clay areas (this is normal and adds patina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grind Logic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52433150607544,"sku":"HEC-L-CHR-300ML","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5074\/8856\/files\/Shigaraki_cup_-_300ml_-_natural_glaze.heic?v=1768263732","url":"https:\/\/www.grindlogic.com.au\/products\/hechimon-shigaraki-cup-300ml","provider":"Grind Logic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}