Mino Ware Ceramic Mug, Aigetsu Shiro, 280ml

At a glance

• Indigo and soft white glaze shift into a different pattern on every mug
• Natural colour variation gives the surface more character than a uniform glazed finish
• Compact 280ml size for everyday tea or coffee, dishwasher and microwave safe

Aigetsu Shiro is all about the way the indigo and white meet.

The two tones move across the mug rather than forming a fixed pattern, with some areas becoming deeper and more saturated while others remain pale and soft. The balance varies naturally from piece to piece, so each mug has its own arrangement of colour.

That variation is really the reason to choose this one. It is still an uncomplicated everyday mug, but the glaze gives it more visual interest than a single colour finish without making the design feel busy.

The name Aigetsu Shiro brings together the impression of indigo, moonlight and white, which suits the quiet contrast of the glaze. Made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, it belongs to Minoru Touki’s Nagara collection of Mino Ware tableware.

At 280ml, it works easily for a regular tea or coffee and is practical enough for everyday use.