THE YUNOMI TEA CUP
A yunomi (Japanese: 湯のみ) is a form of teacup, typically made from a ceramic material, being taller than wide, with a trimmed or turned foot. Unlike the more formal chawan tea bowl which is used during the Japanese tea ceremony, the yunomi is made for daily (or informal) tea drinking.
There are special pairs of yunomi called meoto yunomi (meoto means ‘married couple’). Meoto yunomi usually consist of two cups with the same pattern (sometimes in different colours) but different sizes and often slightly different shapes (the larger cup being the ‘husband’ and the smaller being the ‘wife’ cup).
There are special pairs of yunomi called meoto yunomi (meoto means ‘married couple’). Meoto yunomi usually consist of two cups with the same pattern (sometimes in different colours) but different sizes and often slightly different shapes (the larger cup being the ‘husband’ and the smaller being the ‘wife’ cup).
Making Yunomi Tea Cups off the HumpYunomi (tea cup), chawan (tea bowl) and vessels (ceramic tea pots) are some of my favorite forms. Endless possibilities and relentless creativity eventually gives way to the function of a Tea Ceremony, a Sake Ceremony or just downing a shot of scotch.
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To the tune of, "I'm a little tea pot." |