Two Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cups with octagonal forms and naturally varied brown, beige, and amber surfaces.

Two handmade cups of the Hachiryō Shigaraki set standing side by side with contrasting brown and beige firing tones.

Hachiryō Shigaraki cup set showing the dark interior of one octagonal cup and the pale base of the other.

Two Hachiryō Shigaraki cups resting on their sides, showing an octagonal opening and pale ceramic base.

Two Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cups with faceted octagonal forms and contrasting earthy surfaces.

Close-up of a Hachiryō Shigaraki cup showing its irregular rim, dark interior, and textured beige-brown surface.

Close-up of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing its pale octagonal base and naturally varied brown surface.

Single Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing its octagonal form and warm brown and amber firing tones.

Single Hachiryō Shigaraki cup with a faceted form and mottled beige, brown, and gray surface.

Angled view of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing its octagonal rim and warm earthy surface.

Angled view of a Hachiryō Shigaraki cup with a faceted body and naturally varied brown and beige tones.

Side view of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing a textured beige and brown faceted surface.

Side view of a Hachiryō Shigaraki cup with vertical beige, brown, and amber firing patterns.

Side view of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing contrasting dark brown and warm amber surfaces.

Side view of a Hachiryō Shigaraki cup with a mottled beige, rust-brown, and gray ceramic surface.

Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing contrasting pale beige and warm orange-brown faceted sides.

Two cups of the Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki set arranged together, showing their octagonal forms and earthy brown surfaces.

Two Hachiryō Shigaraki cups side by side with contrasting beige, brown, and amber natural firing tones.

Interior view of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing its octagonal opening and dark brown inner surface.

Base view of a Hachiryō Shigaraki cup showing its pale octagonal foot and warm brown firing marks.

Tsuchinoko Kiln

Hachiryō Shigaraki Octagonal Cup Set Set of 2

Name: Hachiryō | Shigaraki Octagonal Cup Set
Brand: Tsuchinoko Kiln
Author: Tsukushi Japan

A unique artisan craft — only this exact piece exists

¥53,400

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Product Details

In the Box: 2 Handcrafted Octagonal Cups
Material: High-Fired Stoneware
Technique: Tebineri, anagama yakishime firing
Color Palette: Smoked Umber, Copper Amber, Ash Bloom, Pale Sand
Dimensions: Approx. Diameter 3.1" × Height 3.5" (80 × 90 mm) per cup
Capacity: Approx. 9.1 fl oz (270 ml) per cup
Weight: Approx. 11.1 oz (315 g) per cup
Origin: Tsuchinoko Kiln, Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Exclusivity Note: Each Hachiryo cup is shaped by hand and transformed by anagama firing. Variations in form, texture, and color tones are natural and make every pair unique

The Hachiryo cup set features two handmade octagonal cups, each shaped using the traditional tebineri technique by master potter Hitoshi Minagawa at Tsuchinoko Kiln in Shigaraki, Japan.

Made from local clay, the cups are fired for about one week in an anagama kiln above 1200°C, where pine ash and flame create an unglazed yakishime finish that can never be reproduced exactly.

Each cup measures approx. 3.1" wide × 3.5" high (80 × 90 mm), with a 9.1 fl oz (270 ml) capacity.
The octagonal form retains subtle asymmetry from the hand-building process, while brown, beige, ochre, and ash tones reveal the effects of heat, flame, and natural ash. Each cup carries its own quiet expression of wabi-sabi.

Made primarily for tea, Hachiryo is equally suited to coffee and herbal infusions. Hand wash only.

More Information

Tebineri: Formed Without the Wheel
Each Hachiryō cup is shaped through tebineri (手捻り), a traditional hand-building method that uses no potter’s wheel. Hitoshi Minagawa forms and adjusts the clay directly by hand, creating the eight-sided profile while preserving slight shifts in line and symmetry that make the making process visible.
Anagama Yakishime: Shigaraki by Fire
The cups are fired for about one week in an anagama kiln (穴窯) above 1200°C. In the Shigaraki ware (信楽焼) tradition, pine flame and natural ash act directly on the clay to create an unglazed yakishime (焼締め) surface. Ash deposits, heat, and flame produce a different landscape (景色, keshiki) on every cup, making each firing impossible to reproduce exactly.
The Name Hachiryo
Hachiryo (八稜) takes its name from the cup’s distinctive eight-sided form. 八 means “eight,” while 稜 refers to a ridge or defined edge, a simple name that reflects the geometry created through hand shaping.

Care Guide

About your Hachiryo Cup Set
Hachiryo is made to be used and enjoyed in everyday tea and coffee moments. Treat each cup with gentle care so its natural yakishime character can continue to develop over time.

Maintenance

Appliances: Microwave safe. Dishwasher use is not advised; hand washing is preferred to protect the handmade form and surface.
Gentle Cleaning: Wash with warm water, mild soap, and a soft sponge, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Preservation Over Time: Avoid sudden temperature changes and do not leave liquids inside for long periods.

With simple care, the Shigaraki clay and firing marks will mature naturally through use.

The Artist

Hitoshi Minagawa

Location: Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Technique: Anagama firing / Yakishime
Tradition: Shigaraki ware

Born in Shigaraki in 1959, Hitoshi Minagawa studied ceramics at the Aichi Prefectural Vocational Training School of Ceramics and the Advanced Ceramics Course at Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Technical High School. In Tajimi, he trained under Osamu Suzuki, a ceramic artist designated as a Living National Treasure.

Minakawa san began making pottery in Shigaraki in 1988 and is now the ceramic artist leading Tsuchinoko Kiln. He creates traditional Shigaraki tea ware and tableware, firing each handmade piece in an anagama with pine wood. Over approximately one week, flame and natural ash form individual colors, textures, and firing marks on the clay.

He has held annual solo exhibitions in Akiruno, Tokyo, since 1990, as well as exhibitions in Ikebukuro, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Tokyo. His work continues the kiln tradition established by his father while defining Tsuchinoko Kiln today.

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Close-up of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing its irregular octagonal rim, dark brown interior, and mottled beige glaze.

Close-up of two Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cups showing their irregular octagonal rims and contrasting brown and beige glazed surfaces.

Close-up of the base of a Hachiryō handmade Shigaraki cup showing its octagonal foot and warm beige, amber, and brown firing tones.

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Hachiryo Cup Set FAQs

What is tebineri, and how is the Hachiryo Cup Set made?

Tebineri (手捻り) is a traditional hand-building technique in which clay is shaped directly by hand rather than on a potter’s wheel.
Hitoshi Minagawa uses this method to form Hachiryo’s octagonal profile, leaving subtle differences in line and symmetry that distinguish each cup.

Why choose handmade Shigaraki cups like Hachiryo?

Handmade Shigaraki pottery reflects both the maker’s touch and the unpredictable effects of firing.
Unlike uniform production, each Hachiryo cup carries individual variations in shape, texture, and surface color while retaining the durability of high-fired stoneware.

What can I drink from the Hachiryo cups?

Hachiryo is designed primarily for tea, with a capacity of approximately 9.1 fl oz (270 ml) per cup.
Its size also works naturally for matcha, latte, coffee, herbal tea, and other drinks.

Will the Hachiryo Cup Set make a good gift?

Yes. Hachiryo is a thoughtful choice for someone who appreciates Japanese craftsmanship, tea culture, or handmade pottery.
Because each cup is individually shaped and transformed by anagama firing, every pair has its own character, making the gift feel personal rather than mass-produced.

Do you ship the Hachiryo Cup Set internationally, with tracking and insurance?

Yes. Tsukushi Japan ships to the United States, Europe, and other international destinations from Japan.
Each order is carefully packed in-house, insured, and shipped with tracking so you can follow its journey through to delivery.