MONOCLE

Hasami monocle

In an era of outsourcing production and cost-cutting, genuine craft is more important and meaningful than ever. We’re always heartened that Japan has fostered its culture of artisanship to the point where towns still specialise in certain skills. Hasami in Kyushu is one such place: the town gives its name to a ceramics manufacturer where workers are expert shapers, moulders and glazers (and sticklers for detail) – all of which guarantees an even finish to its enviable porcelain products.

Hasami

Large mug set

£60

Monocle offers its latest collaboration with Hasami, a Japanese ceramicist from a town of the same name that prides itself on a highly specialised workforce.

Hasami

Small mug set

£55

Hasami’s highly specialised workforce, based in the town of Hasami in Nagasaki, is the perfect match for Monocle thanks to its attention to detail and consistent standards of excellence. This small set of cups and saucers from the Japanese ceramicist remains a perfect example of the level of craftsmanship it applies to all of its products.

Hasami

Small mug set

£55

Hasami

Large mug set

£60

Monocle offers its latest collaboration with Hasami, a Japanese ceramicist from a town of the same name that prides itself on a highly specialised workforce. By dividing its employees between specific tasks of shaping, moulding, glazing and firing, it ensures a consistently exemplary standard of craftsmanship. In this set, the deep forest green of the cup and saucer manages to balance luxury and modesty with an effortless grace.