Sake Cup Sankaku-Blue / Ai Inoue

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Ai Inoue’s sake cup pairs a crisp white porcelain body with delicate blue geometric motifs. The softly blurred pattern creates a sense of movement and depth, while the clean, understated form reflects a contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese ceramic aesthetics.

Area: Ishikawa
Artist: Ai Inoue
Material: Porcelain
Size: φ66 x H55mm
This product comes with its original box.
As these are handmade products, each piece will look slightly different.

Crafted By

Ai Inoue

Trained at Kanazawa College of Art's Textile Department and later at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo, the artist works between textile and ceramic craft, rooted in the exacting discipline of classical Yuzen dyeing.

Her practice takes Yuzen's traditional resist and layered pigment techniques and opens them to chance. Introducing paste decalcomania into her process, she lets dye and paste bleed and separate freely, producing forms that seem grown rather than drawn — branching veins, cellular blooms, the organic logic of natural expansion.

This visual language extends beyond cloth into functional ceramic form: cups, plates, and vessels carrying the same living rhythm onto a different material. Shown alongside her fabric panels, these works trace a single motif as it migrates from the fluid unpredictability of dye on silk to the fired permanence of glaze on clay — each piece a record of a process that can never be exactly repeated.

Care Instructions

- This product is designed to be a delicate structure. Please handle it very carefully. Scratches will make the glassware prone to breakage. Avoid hitting against any hard objects.
- For your own safety, do not use any item that is scratched or cracked.
- Do not place the product on an unstable surface. Make sure to use it on a flat surface. Sudden temperature and air pressure changes may cause the product to break or shatter. Avoid using it in a bathroom or around the fire.

Shipping & Delivery

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Pickup available at 24 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089607.
Usually ready in 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the products made?

All products are made in various areas and prefectures across Japan. HULS Gallery Singapore curates and presents a collection of fine crafts from across Japan, each with a unique heritage and expression, collectively highlighting Japan's distinctive appreciation of beauty.

Is there any physical store in Singapore?

Yes, we have 4 locations in Singapore.

Duxton Hill - Flagship
24 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089607
11pm - 7pm (Mon- Sat) *Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Millenia Walk
9 Raffles Blvd #01-36/37, Singapore 039596
11:30am- 8:30pm (Daily)

Joo Chiat
292 Joo Chiat Road #03-01, Singapore 427544
Tue - Fri: 11pm - 7pm / Sat & Sun: 10am - 7pm *Closed on Mondays

Takashimaya
Takashimaya Department Store, B1, Japanese Tableware Section
391A Orchard Road, Singapore 238873

What are the shipping charges?

1. Local Shipping (Standard)

The shipping fee is SGD10.00 (up to 2kgs) and free shipping for purchase over SGD150 & above.
Please note that this applies to local shipping only.

2. Local Shipping (Express)

The shipping fee is SGD25.00 (up to 20kgs). For purchase over SGD150 & above, you may enjoy a special rate of SGD15.00 for express shipping.
Please note that this applies to local shipping only.

When can I receive my order?

1. Local Shipping (Standard)

Upon receiving your order, please allow us 1-3 business days to prepare the shipment. Your order should arrive within 3-5 business days.

2. Local Shipping (Express)

To secure delivery on next day, please place your order before 2pm and choose express shipping. For orders made by 4pm between Monday to Friday, we will schedule delivery on the next day. For orders made on Sundays and Public Holidays, the earliest delivery will be on the following business day.

Mode of express shipment: Lalamove

Is there an option for self-collection?

Yes, you may opt for self-collection for your ordered items at Duxton Hill gallery.

Once you proceed to checkout the items in your cart, you will be guided to the payment page. In the delivery method section, please choose the "Pick up" option. We will send you an email notification as soon as the item is ready for pickup.

Upon your arrival at the gallery, kindly provide your name and order number for verification purposes.

Can you gift wrap my order?

For products that come with a box, you may choose ribbon wrapping (+SGD1) or mizuhiki wrapping (+SGD2).