Kutani Ware “Hinadamari” Cat Mug

A charming Kutani-yaki mug featuring two cats sitting together among delicate, colorful flowers. This piece brings the distinctive colors and decorative tradition of Kutani ware into a warm, inviting design for everyday use.

With a history spanning several centuries, Kutani ware is one of Japan’s best-known traditions of decorative ceramics. A defining characteristic is its rich five-color palette, traditionally known as Gosai — red, yellow, green, purple, and deep blue. Kutani pigments are applied in relatively rich layers, creating the distinctive depth and intensity of color associated with Kutani decoration.

The Hinadamari (陽だまり）design has a wonderfully gentle character: two cats sit side by side beneath flowering branches, surrounded by touches of blue, yellow, pink and purple. Against the softly speckled ceramic, the colorful decoration has a particularly warm, handcrafted appearance.

Unlike mass-produced mugs, the appeal of this piece lies in its traditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship and decorative technique. The rich Kutani colors, expressive outlines and subtle variations in the ceramic surface give it the character of a piece of Japanese pottery rather than simply a printed design.

This mug is both functional and decorative — lovely for everyday coffee or tea, while also being a beautiful piece to keep on display.

Product Details

• Size: Ø7.8 x H8 cm
• Material: Ceramic
• Country of Origin: Japan