{"product_id":"barbar-iroha-soba-choko-cup","title":"Barbar IROHA Soba Choko Cup – Hand-Painted Hasami Porcelain","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eTraditionally used for serving dipping sauce with soba noodles, the \u003cem data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"534\"\u003esoba choko\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most versatile vessels in Japanese tableware. This porcelain cup can be used freely for tea, small desserts, dips\/sauces or side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eThe softly grey-toned white porcelain is decorated with a hand-painted indigo (\u003cem data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"835\"\u003egosu\u003c\/em\u003e) motif. Subtle variations in the brushwork and glaze give each cup a gentle warmth and character that only hand painting can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"977\"\u003ePart of the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/karintoedition.com\/products\/barbar-iroha-teapot-hand-painted-hasami-porcelain\" title=\"Barbar IROHA teapot at Karintō Edition\"\u003eIROHA series\u003c\/a\u003e by Barbar, the design draws inspiration from \u003cem data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eKurawanka-wan\u003c\/em\u003e—simple porcelain bowls produced in Hasami during the Edo period for everyday use. The series revisits historic patterns once used on these humble tablewares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eWe offer two motifs: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eMarumon (circle)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003eKikumon (chrysanthemum)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The circle, associated with the sun, symbolises vitality and continuity, while the chrysanthemum has long been regarded in Japan as a flower representing nobility, longevity, and protective strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbar","offers":[{"title":"Kikumon (chrysanthemum)","offer_id":56966308790604,"sku":"KETW142-01-00","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Marumon (circle)","offer_id":56966321471820,"sku":"KETW142-02-00","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/0461\/6268\/files\/irohasobachoko_dot.jpg?v=1773337554","url":"https:\/\/karintoedition.com\/products\/barbar-iroha-soba-choko-cup","provider":"Karintō Edition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}