{"product_id":"tenmoku-mug-by-the-leach-pottery","title":"Tenmoku Mug by The Leach Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenmoku Mug by The Leach Pottery\u003cbr\u003eHand Thrown in St Ives, Cornwall\u003cbr\u003eApprox measurements:\u003cbr\u003eLarge: 9.5cm H x 7.5cm ø 300ml\u003cbr\u003eSmall: 7.5cm H x 6cm ø 200ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Leach’s ‘Standard Ware’ range ~  A beautiful stoneware mug using Cornish clay, reduction fired with a tall, narrow form and tapered handle, a deep, rich quality to the Tenmoku glaze with reddish tones defining the handle, contrasting neatly with cool tones of the Dolomite glaze inside and speckled detail around the lip. So smooth to hold with a soft shine, the quality of craftsmanship within this simple yet elegant mug is very evident. Perfectly balanced and proportioned, sitting comfortably in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have 2 sizes available, the smaller form making for an ideal aroma mug perhaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handmade and unique, therefore slight variations in shape, size will occur. Handwash recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pots are part of their ‘Standard Ware’ range made to enrich your everyday use by The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, established by Bernard Leach \u0026amp; Shōji Hamada in 1920. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leach Pottery has a rich history and a highly regarded reputation as being one of the most influential in the world. Bernard Leach is widely considered the father of British Studio Pottery and Shōji Hamada has received multiple awards for his contributions to arts and culture. Together building the first climbing kiln in the western world in St Ives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a decade spent in Japan as an artist and potter, Bernard Leach returned to England with good friend and potter Shōji Hamada to establish a pottery in the existing artists colony in St Ives - aiming for a revival of traditional pottery, made by hand to counter growing industrial pottery production. Their approach held strong emphasis on championing the importance of the ‘Artist-Craftsman’ creating beautiful, functional, unique pots that enrich everyday use inspired by natural surroundings, full of expressive detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeach’s Standard Ware was first developed by Bernard Leach and his son, David Leach in 1946 and was produced until Bernard Leach’s death in 1979. Some 25 years later The Leach Pottery was renovated, restored and re-opened in 2008 when they re-launched their new ‘Standard Ware’ currently in production by Lead Potter Roelof Uys and a team of skilled production potters and apprentices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leach Pottery to this day continues to positively champion the traditional craft and heritage of pottery with the artistic qualities and expression of ‘handmade’ - staying true to Bernard Leach \u0026amp; Shōji Hamada’s vision, whilst supporting emerging talent, developing new thinking and ensuring the pottery thrives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e。\u003cbr\u003ePotters Portraits used with kind permission from The Leach Pottery + Photography from our visit to The Leach Pottery Museum 2025 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Hope and Mercy in the Jungle","offers":[{"title":"Large Mug","offer_id":58141995237763,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Mug","offer_id":58141995270531,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8639\/7654\/files\/Mugs_Tenmoku_front_Leach_2026.png?v=1779976821","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseofhopeandmercyinthejungle.co.uk\/products\/tenmoku-mug-by-the-leach-pottery","provider":"The House of Hope and Mercy in the Jungle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}