red clay tea set with volcanic glaze finish origin: northern thailand | era: contemporary artisan craft | material: hand-thrown red clay with high-fire volcanic glaze
miyu, meaning “gentle elegance,” is a compact yet expressive tea set handcrafted from rich red clay and finished with a lustrous, dark volcanic glaze. its deep obsidian sheen reveals subtle striations of ash gray, blush pink, and muted bronze — the result of a high-temperature firing process that encourages natural glaze variation, making each set inherently unique.
the silhouette of the teapot evokes a sense of quiet sturdiness, balanced by delicate artisanal touches: a soft lip, ergonomic spout, and a rounded lid with a recessed pull. resting on a matching saucer, the set includes a single teacup — inviting solitude, ceremony, and mindful ritual.
sourced directly from a family-run pottery studio in lampang province, this piece was part of a limited seasonal firing, completed during the cooler dry months when clay cures most evenly. the studio sits atop mineral-rich soil, where local red clay is harvested by hand and aged before shaping. each set is wood-kiln fired over three days, with no two glazes ever forming alike — a signature of true wabi-sabi aesthetics.
