We wandered into tiny shops, big chain stores, outlets full of discontinued merchandise, coffeehouses, the new tea places that suddenly seem to be everywhere ... We were focusing on not just appearance, but the weight, the way a cup felt in our hands. We kept wandering around stores while carrying a cup, and then we would eventually set it down and walk away, dissatisfied.
But then we saw these six-ounce cups in The Gardener on Fourth Street in Berkeley. Hand-formed and glazed in soft earthy hues by an artisan ceramicist, they’re unique and lovely. As Viva Terra points out, they fit perfectly into the palm.
Mission accomplished.
Viva Terra sells them in sets of five for $59.
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guido! wabi sabi!
For similar, handmade teacups and bowls, you should also check out www.alyssaettinger.com. She's an incredibly talented ceramic artist making gorgeous stuff..
Paige - thanks for that link - really wonderful stuff.
All those tea bowls look fine, but I keep thinking if someone wants a tea bowl why not get the real thing such as authentic chawan from Japan in a pine box with a kansu?! They have much more character.