A single cup, "Haori Cup," that embodies the characteristics of two traditional crafts. The highly anticipated craft item that raised $118,310 on Kickstarter is now available!
NEWSBOARD / DESIGN
December 2, 2017

A single cup, "Haori Cup," that embodies the characteristics of two traditional crafts. The highly anticipated craft item that raised $118,310 on Kickstarter is now available!

Hakata Magemono Kenkyujo has begun domestic sales of the "Haori Cup," a craft item that uniquely combines two traditional crafts. This highly anticipated item previously raised an exceptional $118,310 (approximately 14 million yen at the time) on Kickstarter in 2015.

The Haori Cup is a free cup that merges two traditional crafts: Hasami-yaki from Nagasaki Prefecture and Hakata Magemono from Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a craft item that leverages the distinct characteristics and functions of each tradition. The set includes a porcelain cup and a wooden sleeve. Its design, born from the concept of "mitate" (reimagining), makes the porcelain vessel appear as if it's wearing a wooden haori (kimono jacket).

The "Haori Cup": A Craft Cup Perfect for Everyday Use, Neither Too Thick Nor Too Hot.

[Haori Cup]
The Haori Cup has a capacity of approximately 180cc (one go) when filled to 70-80% capacity. Designed as a free cup, it is ideal for cold barley tea, beer, Japanese sake, and shochu, as well as warm sencha tea, coffee, hot water, and plain hot water.
Especially when pouring hot water, the heat transfers through the wooden sleeve, releasing a subtle cedar aroma. The wooden sleeve not only insulates your hands from heat but also helps maintain the temperature of the beverage inside, offering a practical craft cup where you can directly experience the functionality of the materials. Both the cup and sleeve are stackable. The underside of the cup is engraved with a stylish geisha illustration and logo. The porcelain cup is microwave-safe.

■ Product Name: Haori Cup
■ Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
■ Materials: Porcelain, Domestic Cedar (for the wooden sleeve)
■ Colors: White / Green / Brown / Pink (porcelain)
■ Height: Approx. 80mm
■ Capacity: Approx. 180cc

[Wamon (Japanese Pattern) Branding]
Choose from 8 types of branded patterns. You can also have your own original logo or family crest branded onto the cup.

① [Asanoha (Hemp Leaf)]: A repeating pattern designed in the shape of hemp leaves. Hemp grows quickly and is strong, making this an auspicious motif, traditionally used on baby clothing.
② [Chidori Kogoshi (Houndstooth)]: A check pattern resembling plovers flying in formation. Its origins are British, but it was favored by Sen no Rikyu in Japan.
③ [Bishamon Kikkou (Bishamon Hexagon)]: A pattern depicted as the armor of Bishamonten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods who protects wealth and fortune.
④ [Esugata (Mist Pattern)]: A design of mist or clouded landscapes rendered in a Japanese aesthetic. In picture scrolls, it suggests the passage of time or distant locations.
⑤ [Kumi Kikkou (Interlocking Hexagons)]: A type of hexagon pattern named for its resemblance to a turtle's shell. Like the turtle, it is an auspicious pattern symbolizing longevity.
⑥ [Seigaiha (Blue Sea Waves)]: A pattern representing the vast ocean, believed to invoke good fortune from the sea. It was popular around the Genroku era (1688-1704).
⑦ [Shippo Tsugi (Seven Treasures Linked)]: A continuous pattern of quarter circles overlapping. It is a type of Yūsoku (courtly) pattern, found in ancient brocades from the Shōsōin Treasure House.
⑧ [Mizuhiki (Decorative Cord)]: Awaji-musubi knot. Also called Awabi-musubi, it cannot be easily untied once tied, making it suitable for occasions that should not be repeated (such as weddings and funerals).
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The Haori Cup is currently featured on the crowdfunding platform MAKUAKE. Domestic sales will commence via the site linked below.

▼ Campaign Page
https://www.makuake.com/project/haoricup/

Inquiries

Industgraphy Inc.
Tel. 092-600-1235
https://www.makuake.com/project/haoricup/