Aochibu Soba Choko Cup DESIGN_Akae With its timeless appeal

With its timeless appeal

A fine pattern is drawn on the foot

yet is also practical enough for everyday dining

The stainless tea strainer is attached inside of the teapot

which is known as depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware

Aochibu Soba Choko Cup DESIGN_Akae With its timeless appealThis soba choko cup features the traditional aochibu pattern. The aochibu style was developed in the Taisho era (1912 1926 CE). Small dots in blue or white are applied to the colored background to create a special texture. A great deal of skill is required to make the dots the same size, evenly spaced, and the same color. Not only for drinking sake, but it can be used as a soba dipping sauce cup, soup cup, dessert cups for ice cream, yogurt, fruits,