An upright silhouette, an everyday buncheong straight water cup
Kim Ji-young Ceramics · Buncheong water cup fired with pine ash glaze
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The Kim Ji-young Ceramic Buncheong Straight Water Cup is a handcrafted Buncheong water cup by artist Kim Ji-young, introduced by the Jeju lifestyle select shop Composition. Decorated with handmade slip and glazed with pine ash and natural materials, each piece is fired with a unique appearance.
- author — Kim Ji-young Ceramics (Buncheong artist who designs leaves and flowers collected from travels and walks)
- Options and Prices — Striped 38,000 won / Check 38,000 won
- Materials and techniques — Clay, handmade slip, pine ash glaze / Artist's handmade buncheong
- Suitable uses — Water glasses, tea and milk cups used every day, and containers for holding pens or brushes
- Where to buy — Composition Online Store, Composition Store in Sinchon-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju
A clean, straight shape
It is a water glass with a straight shape that rises almost in a straight line from the bottom to the rim. Its minimalist design makes it a glass you will reach for every day, and it quietly blends in wherever you place it on the dining table.
Around the opening, the slip becomes thin, revealing the color of the soil and forming a fine rim. It is also suitable for use as a small container to hold water, tea, milk, or pens and brushes.
Two patterns
Vertical lines · 38,000 won
Thin vertical lines encircle the cup, and the color of the fire spreads over them in an apricot hue. The thickness and spacing of each line vary slightly, allowing one to feel the rhythm of hand-drawn lines.
Check · 38,000 won
It is a check pattern consisting of a dense grid of horizontal and vertical lines. The lines are distinct on the clear grayish-white slip, giving a neat impression.
Kim Ji-young, a person who crafts vessels close to nature
I draw patterns using leaves and flower petals collected during travels and walks, and apply slip made from pure materials. I create ceramics that are close to nature by using glazes made from pine ash and natural materials.
Unlike standardized white or celadon, in Buncheong, the iron in the clay blooms as black dots, and the traces of the slip flowing down become its natural beauty. The rough texture of the clay subtly shows through, and the artist's brushstrokes and touch remain intact on the surface of the vessel. Even without elaborate decoration or smooth concealment, it is complete and beautiful in itself.
Because it is Buncheong, a one-of-a-kind expression
Buncheong is a type of Korean pottery fired after applying a white slip over gray clay. In artist Kim Ji-young's vessels, that slip spreads softly, oscillating between apricot and grayish-white hues, while the rough texture of the clay quietly shines through.
Therefore, no two of these vessels are exactly alike. Some have slightly denser lines, others have a color skewed to one side, and some have an extra iron spot. Finding that one piece that catches your eye while selecting is also part of the joy of acquiring handcrafted vessels.
Usage and Management
· Before first use, rinse once in lukewarm water and dry thoroughly.
· Hand wash with a soft sponge and neutral detergent, and store after drying completely without moisture.
Please avoid sudden temperature changes, such as immersing hot dishes directly in cold water.
· Dishwasher, microwave, oven, and direct heat use are not recommended.
· Over time, the color may gradually deepen as tea seeps in. This is a natural change as the vessel absorbs time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will the dish arrive exactly as shown in the picture?
A. Due to the nature of Buncheong, which is hand-molded and coated with slip, the spacing of lines, the spread of the slip, and the placement of iron dots vary from piece to piece. Even with the same option, the bowl you receive may look slightly different from the photo; this is not a defect but the unique character of handcrafted tableware.
Q. What are the black dots and drip marks on the surface?
A. The iron in the clay bloomed into black dots upon meeting the fire of the kiln, and these are traces of the slip applied with a brush flowing naturally. It is a characteristic Buncheong appearance, left as is rather than smoothly concealed.
Q. Can I use a dishwasher or microwave?
A. To preserve the texture of the natural glaze and slip, we do not recommend using dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, or direct heat. Please hand wash with a soft sponge.
Q. Can I see this at the Jeju store as well?
A. You can touch and select items in person at Composition, a lifestyle select shop in Sinchon-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju. Store stock may vary depending on the season, so we recommend inquiring before visiting.
Product Information
| author | Kim Ji-young Ceramics |
|---|---|
| type | Buncheong · Water cup |
| composition | 2 types of patterns (vertical stripes / check) |
| subject matter | Soil, homemade slip |
| weakness | Glaze made from pine ash and natural materials |
| produce | Handmade by the artist (pieces molded, drawn, and fired one by one) |
| sale | Composition · Jeju Lifestyle Edit Shop |
See more of the Kim Ji-young ceramics collection
When vessels from the same artist are placed together, the rhythm of the light and lines of the slip naturally flows.
Buncheong layered cup — 34,000 won
Buncheong iced Americano cup — 50,000 won
Buncheong Zerg — 46,000 won ~ 54,000 won
Buncheong teapot with vertical stripes — 140,000 won
Buncheong teacup — 30,000 won~32,000 won
Buncheong iron-glazed water cup — 40,000 won
Buncheong box with vertical lines — 150,000 won
Buncheong vase — 60,000 won ~ 90,000 won
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