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Asemi Co.

Our award winning collection of contemporary design combined with traditional crafts will take you on a journey through century-old Japanese ceramics, while still allowing a well matching combination of styles, bringing timeless design into your home.

Asemi Co.'s latest addition, Tanba-yaki, has arrived!
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See where our Shigaraki-yaki cups are made in this story of our visit to the kiln

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Close-up of a pale blue ceramic lamp with textured crackled surface and an unglazed white base against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, cylindrical ceramic object with a crackled glaze, set against a black background.
Close-up of a light blue ceramic cup with a cracked glaze pattern on a black background.
Close-up of a ceramic mug with a textured, crackled light blue surface and a white bottom with a wavy logo.
Close-up of a tall, cylindrical ceramic object with a textured, crackled turquoise surface and a smooth white base, against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, pale blue ceramic cup with a crackled surface, set against a black background.
Close-up of a light blue ceramic mug with a textured, crackled surface against a black background.
A light blue ceramic vase with a textured cracked glaze surface, against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, light blue ceramic vase against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, pale green ceramic cup against a black background.
Close-up of a light blue ceramic cup with a cracked glaze texture, set against a black background.
A close-up of a white ceramic cup with a textured crackle glaze surface against a black background.
Close-up of a textured ceramic cup or vase with a crackled glaze, against a black background.
Close-up of a pale green ceramic cup with a textured, crackled surface, against a black background.
Close-up of a ceramic cup with a textured, crackled glaze in a pale green color, set against a black background.
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Close-up of a textured ceramic cup with crackled glaze, set against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, pale blue ceramic mug against a black background.
Close-up of a ceramic cup with a textured, crackled glaze finish in pale blue, against a black background.
Close-up of a ceramic cup with a textured, crackled light blue glaze against a black background.
Close-up of a ceramic mug with a crackle glaze finish, set against a black background.
A close-up of a white ceramic cup with textured, crackled glaze on a black background.
Close-up of a textured light blue ceramic vase against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, cylindrical, mint-green ceramic object with a crackled surface, set against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, pale blue ceramic vase against a black background.
Close-up of a pale blue ceramic vase with a crackled glaze, textured surface, and a white base set against a black background.
Close-up of a textured, pale blue ceramic cup with a crackled glaze finish, against a black background.
Close-up of a textured ceramic cup with a cracked glaze finish on a black background.
Close-up of a ceramic cup with a textured, crackled light blue glaze and a white bottom, isolated on a black background.
Close-up of a textured, light blue ceramic cup or mug with a crackled surface pattern on a black background.
Close-up of a light blue ceramic vase with a cracked glaze pattern, set against a black background.
A close-up of a ceramic vase with a textured, crackled turquoise glaze on black background.
Close-up of a light blue textured ceramic or stoneware mug on a black background.
A tall ceramic vase with a textured, crackled light blue surface and a white base.
Map of Japan with Tokyo highlighted in pink.
A pale green ceramic mug with a slightly textured surface and a minimalist design.
Green ceramic cup with a matte finish

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No matter which of our various ceramic styles you choose, you will always be able to combine & stack the different cups with each other. So grow your collection and create your own unique view into the world of Japanese ceramics.

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Tanba-yaki Cup Frost
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Tanba-yaki Cup Frost
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Asemi Co.’s handcrafted Tanba-yaki cups combine modern, contemporary Japanese design with the traditional “Shinogi” carved pattern. Designed for coffee, tea, and everyday use, each stackable ceramic cup is wheel-thrown and hand-carved by our artisan in Japan.

Asemi Co.'s Tanba-yaki cups are available in two different finishes - “Frost” and “Turquoise”.

Get to know more about Tanba-yaki here.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm
Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

Due to these cups being handmade, sizes may differ slightly.

Tanba-yaki cups are NOT dishwasher and microwave safe.

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Tanba-yaki Cup Turquoise
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Tanba-yaki Cup Turquoise
from US$64.00

Asemi Co.’s handcrafted Tanba-yaki cups combine modern, minimalist Japanese design with the traditional “Shinogi” carved pattern. Designed for coffee, tea, and everyday use, each stackable ceramic cup is wheel-thrown and hand-carved by our artisan in Japan.

Asemi Co.'s Tanba-yaki cups are available in two different finishes - “Frost” and “Turquoise”.

Get to know more about Tanba-yaki here.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm
Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

Due to these cups being handmade, sizes may differ slightly.

Tanba-yaki cups are NOT dishwasher and microwave safe.

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Iga-yaki Cup Hydrangea
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Iga-yaki Cup Hydrangea
from US$54.00

Introducing one of our 3 styles of Iga-Yaki porcelain. A true handmade Wabi-Sabi beauty with over 1200 years of history, perfectly suited for your unique experience of tea, coffee or other beverages.

This version comes with a speckled dark clay and lively fresh Hydrangea coloured glaze.
The finishing of the glaze ranges from bright blue to matte gray.

Iga-yaki is a pottery style that dates back over 1200 years. In the 17th century, this pottery type from the Mie Prefecture broadly influenced its era with vessels and vases used in tea ceremonies.

Nowadays, due to the high quality of its 3 million year old clay, Iga-yaki is mostly known for tableware such as earthen pots for everyday use. Especially because of their sturdiness and high heat resistance.

Tiny pebbles inside the gaerome clay give our cups their distinctive rough look. Glazed or unglazed - each of our cups has their own unique character.

Our Iga-yaki cups are made by the Mashino-kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm
Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

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Iga-yaki Cup Unglazed
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Iga-yaki Cup Unglazed
from US$54.00

Introducing one of our 3 styles of Iga-Yaki porcelain. A true handmade Wabi-Sabi beauty with over 1200 years of history, perfectly suited for your unique experience of tea, coffee or other beverages.

This unglazed version comes in a deep dark tone with varying bronze shimmers.

Iga-yaki is a pottery style that dates back over 1200 years. In the 17th century, this pottery type from the Mie Prefecture broadly influenced its era with vessels and vases used in tea ceremonies.

Nowadays, due to the high quality of its 3 million year old clay, Iga-yaki is mostly known for tableware such as earthen pots for everyday use. Especially because of their sturdiness and high heat resistance.

Tiny pebbles inside the gaerome clay give our cups their distinctive rough look. Glazed or unglazed - each of our cups has their own unique character.

Our Iga-yaki cups are made by the Mashino-kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm
Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6.5cm x w7cm

Some new unglazed Iga-yaki cups  can be so porous that water soaks through the clay. This is perfectly normal and will fix itself through regular use as the tea fills in the pores of the clay. 

If  moisture still seeps through, there's a simple fix! You can use starch water to seal the pores and prevent leaks.

Prepare the starch water in a large bowl, ensuring it's deep enough to completely submerge the cup.

Soak the cup in the starch water for a few hours.

Remove the cup from the water and let it dry completely before use.

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Iga-yaki Cup Grey
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Iga-yaki Cup Grey
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Introducing one of our 3 styles of Iga-Yaki porcelain. A true handmade Wabi-Sabi beauty with over 1200 years of history, perfectly suited for your unique experience of tea, coffee or other beverages.

This version comes with a speckled dark clay and light grey glaze.

Iga-yaki is a pottery style that dates back over 1200 years. In the 17th century, this pottery type from the Mie Prefecture broadly influenced its era with vessels and vases used in tea ceremonies.

Nowadays, due to the high quality of its 3 million year old clay, Iga-yaki is mostly known for tableware such as earthen pots for everyday use. Especially because of their sturdiness and high heat resistance.

Tiny pebbles inside the gaerome clay give our cups their distinctive rough look. Glazed or unglazed - each of our cups has their own unique character.

Our Iga-yaki cups are made by the Mashino-kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm
Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

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Shigaraki-yaki Cup Blue
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Shigaraki-yaki Cup Blue
from US$54.00

Asemi Co.'s Shigaraki-yaki Cups combine timeless design with traditional crafts. Each piece is made carefully by hand using natural clay and glazes.

Asemi Co.'s Shigaraki-yaki cups come in two different finishes - "Scarlet" and "Blue".

Get to know more about Shigraki-yaki here and about our Shigaraki-yaki artisan here.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm

Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

Due to these cups being handmade, sizes may differ slightly.

Shigaraki-yaki cups are NOT dishwasher and microwave safe.

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Shigaraki-yaki Cup Scarlet
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Shigaraki-yaki Cup Scarlet
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Asemi Co.'s Shigaraki-yaki Cups combine timeless design with traditional crafts. Each piece is made carefully by hand using natural clay and glazes.

Asemi Co.'s Shigaraki-yaki cups come in two different finishes - "Scarlet" and "Blue".

Get to know more about Shigraki-yaki here and about our Shigaraki-yaki artisan here.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm

Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

Due to these cups being handmade, sizes may differ slightly.

Shigaraki-yaki cups are NOT dishwasher and microwave safe.

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Seto-yaki Cup Oribe
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Seto-yaki Cup Oribe
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Asemi Co.'s Seto-yaki Cups combine timeless design with traditional crafts. Each piece is made carefully by hand using natural clay and glazes.

Asemi Co.'s Seto-yaki cups come in two different finishes - "Oribe" and "Kiseto".

Get to know more about Seto-yaki here and about our Seto-yaki artisan here.

Large - approx. 230ml / roughly h10cm x w7cm

Small - approx. 100ml / roughly h6cm x w7cm

Due to these cups being handmade, sizes may differ slightly.

Seto-yaki cups are NOT dishwasher and microwave safe.

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Asemi Craftsmanship

Passionate Craftsmanship

Hand crafted by expert artisans & craftsmen with years of experience. Each piece is one of a kind. Due to their hand crafted or hand finished nature, each of our cups has it's own touch. Especially from the Asemi Artisan line.

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Unique Concept

Our concept is very unique. They might look different at first glance, but all of our cups have the same basic design, which makes it possible to combine and stack them, no matter where from Japan they are or which century old pottery style was used to create it.

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Quality made in Japan

Everything we sell is Made in Japan. We only work with selected artisans and manufacturers to provide a high quality sustainable experience. 
Our teas are sourced from award winning tea farmers.

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We invite you to visit our showroom and discover our complete line-up.
Moreover, if you're looking for customizable cups, our showroom is the perfect place to consult with us and see a variety of samples at hand. We will work with you to create a unique and personalized design that meets your specific requirements.