Hello! This is Taki from the UTSUWABI Editorial Department, a pottery market that you can enjoy at home.
Hasami ware is a pottery made in Hasami Town, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture.
The venerable utensils, which have a history of about 400 years, are popular not only for their diverse designs but also for their practicality and ease of use in everyday situations.
Today, we will introduce mugs from Hasami ware that you will want to use every day.
What is the charm of Hasami ware mugs?
Hasami ware is easy to incorporate into your daily table.
Many of the items are microwave and dishwasher safe, making
them durable and easy to handle, so you can use them without worrying.
It is popular because it is easy to use as a container for everyday use, and it is also available at a relatively affordable price.
Introducing mugs that you'll want to use every day and that you'll find yourself picking up.
10 recommended lineups of Hasami ware mugs
Cloud swallow series
The Cloud Swallow series depicts swallows flying happily in the sky on a transparent bluish background.
Cloud swallow mug
A mug depicting a swallow flying freely in the sky and a white cloud floating in the sky gives you a sense of the story.
One of the features is that the large handle and mouth part are wide, making it easy to handle when held in the hand.
It is neither too light nor too heavy, so it can be used by a wide range of people, from children to the elderly.
If you pair it with a set of utensils from the same series, it will bring a refreshing breeze to your table.
Rosemary series
A series named after rosemary, a herb that is considered lucky.
Rosemary has the image of purifying bad things and has been popular as a lucky charm since ancient times.
This mug is
also popular as a gift for anniversaries.
Depending on how the glaze accumulates, the beautiful shades of rosemary change, allowing you to enjoy each piece's different expressions.
Rosemary Mug Gray
A mug with a smooth texture that feels comfortable when held in your hand.
The calm gray color has a dignified
appearance and adds elegance.
There are individual differences in the glaze and redness, so you can enjoy individuality even if you have the same color mug.
Mug Rosemary Gray | Hasami WareRosemary mug ivory
An ivory mug with a mellow color that gives a clean look to your table.
The warm white mug is not too pure white, so it brings out the color of drinks such as herbal tea and green tea.
Mug Rosemary Ivory | Hasami WareRosemary mug, amber
Antique-like, retro, nostalgic amber color.
It has a stable silhouette and is practical for everyday use.
A warm drink with plenty of milk would look good in a warm amber mug.
Perfect for when you want to stay warm and cozy
by adding milk tea, cafe latte, soy latte, or hot milk with honey.
Rosemary mug denim
A denim-colored mug that looks chic just by placing it on the table.
It also features a handle that fits comfortably
in your hand.
It's a chic and calming blue color, so it would go well with black coffee or unsweetened tea.
It's a mug that feels
cool, so you can enjoy the gap even if you add some sweet cocoa that isn't in the image.
The Rosemary series is available in the four colors introduced above.
There are many ways to enjoy this series, such as matching the mugs with your favorite color or combining different colors.
Mug Rosemary Sakura | Hasami WareORIME herringbone
A herringbone-patterned pottery made of warm pottery, which is unusual for Hasami ware, which is often made of
porcelain.
With a design that you will never get tired of, this series can be used for a long time.
It has the unique rustic feel and soft atmosphere of earthenware.
ORIME herringbone pattern mug
Among the ORIME herringbone series, white has a textured surface.
It's a mug with a nice texture that you'll want to
use forever.
The thick handle gives it a sense of stability, so it is practical and can be used without hesitation.
A white mug
that goes well with black coffee.
You can also use it with pots from the same series.
ORIME Mug Herringbone White | Hasami Ware
ORIME Japanese Teapot Herringbone White Small | Kyusu Hasami Ware
Even when used in combination with long plates from the same series, it creates a sophisticated atmosphere on the table.
The mug has a stable handle, so it is practical and can be used without hesitation.
ORIME Rectangle Plate Herringbone White | Sushi Plate Hasami Ware
ORIME Soba Choko Herringbone White | Free Cup Hasami Ware
Daisy series
A series made of porcelain that has a smooth feel and is easy to use.
An elegant design featuring boldly drawn daisy
flowers.
We have a wide range of pottery that will add elegance to your table just by placing it on the table.
Daisy Mug - Navy
A dignified design with indigo flowers drawn on white porcelain that gives off a sense of cleanliness.
The mug, which widens towards the mouth, has a pleasant texture that makes you want to pick it up.
The plates from the same series are also perfect for saucers.
The large size is perfect for drinks such as coffee and tea, as well as corn soup and seaweed soup.
Round Plate Navy Leaves 15cm/5.9in | Hasami Ware
Daisy Mug Gray
A mug with a mature look, with pale ink daisy flowers drawn on white porcelain.
It has a calm atmosphere, so it can be
used not only for daily relaxation but also for guests.
If you use a plate from the same series as a saucer, it will look even more gorgeous and elegant.
Round Plate Gray Leaves 15cm/5.9in | Hasami Ware
unit series
A ceramic series that is rare for Hasami ware.
It features an eye-catching design that combines the texture of earth
with modern design.
The mugs from the "unit" series are characterized by the shape of two small circles floating together, and have a cute
design that makes you want to display them.
It's the perfect size to pour soup into.
unit mug navy
A mug with a deep navy color that will add a chic look to your table.
It seems like a time to take a break with sweet
cocoa or cafe au lait.
unit mug green
A warm green mug with a light color.
The roundness of the dots gives it a soft impression.
If you add it to a table with a set of utensils from the same series, it will create a pure brightness.
The design is easy to match with both Japanese and Western styles, so it goes perfectly with a wide range of table coordination.
Table coordination using Hasami ware mugs
Daisy navy mug
A gorgeous snack time prepared with Daisy series containers.
With an apple pie on the plate and tea in the cup, you
can enjoy the cafe feeling while staying at home.
Rosemary amber mug
A home cafe with a retro atmosphere, where coffee is poured into rosemary mugs.
The handmade sweets are served on oval
Hasami-yaki plates, giving the restaurant a cohesive atmosphere.
Rosemary gray mug
A rosemary gray mug that goes well with any pottery.
You can enjoy a relaxing snack time with cinnamon rolls in a
white container.
Rosemary ivory
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An ivory-colored rosemary mug that brightens up just by placing it on the table.
The strawberry dessert plate used as
a set with the same series of plates looks much more neat and clean.
Summary
We have taken a close-up of Hasami ware mugs and introduced a recommended lineup.
Hasami-yaki mugs are characterized by not only good design but also easy handling for everyday use. This item can be selected not only for yourself, but also as a small gift.
If you are interested in Hasami ware or would like to see more mugs and soup cups, please take a look here.
Hasami ware list page / Mugs list page
At UTSUWABI, we sell not only the Japanese tableware soup cups introduced this time, but also a variety of other
utensils.
Please take a look at the link below.
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I hope you find your favorite pottery and enjoy your daily table scenes even more!