Mug Yeti | Mikiko Kato

A Touch of Whimsy in Everyday Life

The Yeti, said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains. Its expression is so endearing, it can't help but make you smile. With its mouth agape, there's a mysterious charm that goes beyond mere cuteness. The maker's desire to bring "whimsy" into everyday life is what created this adorable mug.

Its form evokes ancient clay figurines and Oriental ornamentation. The inexplicable whimsicality found in the animal shapes created by ancient peoples. A beauty born precisely because it is not overly refined, quietly breathes within this Yeti as well.

The soft painting, with itsかすれ (かすれ) effect, resembles a print or a rubber stamp. The maker says they spend hours at a bear ranch, captivated by the movements of the animals. A definite warmth, possessed only by those things that have been carefully observed. Even the slightly absent-minded expression hints at a certain vitality.

Whether you place sweet treats on it or pour a warm drink into it, just having it at your table transforms everyday moments into a bit of a story. Gaze at it, use it, and your eyes meet again. Before you know it, it's gently comforting your heart in your daily life.

As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness/pooling, stone inclusions, slight wobbling, and subtle variations in patterns. Additionally, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as part of their handmade charm. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we can email you additional photos.

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