The Soul of This Piece
Awakening the Clay & Silver
Before your very first pour, we invite you to perform a quiet awakening ritual. This gentle ceremony dispels kiln heat, relaxes the clay pores, and prepares the vessel for a lifetime of companion sips.
Place your chalice in a pot of clean water, gently bring it to a mild simmer, and let it rest immersed for 3 to 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Allow the chalice to cool down completely inside the water at room temperature to temper the clay naturally.
Rinse with fresh lukewarm water, gently pat dry with a soft cloth, and let it rest in an airy space. Your sacred bloom is now awakened.
An Organic Sculpture Born of Earth and Moon
More than a drinking vessel, the Lunar Bloom Chalice by Tachikawa is a living sculptured poem rooted between earth and cosmos. Emerging like a wild mystical lily from an ancient forest floor, layered ceramic petals envelop the goblet while crimson-spotted sepals and sculpted tendrils cradle the stem. Bathed in a radiant metallic glaze of genuine silver fired at 780°C, it catches morning sunlight and candlelight alike with a quiet, shimmering iridescence. Each chalice is pinched, shaped, and painted entirely by hand—no two blooms share the exact same curve, weight, or breath.
Details
DIY inspiration
Behind the Design: The Wild Lily’s Awakening
“Before clay meets the wheel, the journey begins on paper with colored pencils and quiet observation.”
The inspiration for this chalice is rooted in the untamed beauty of the Wild Speciosum Lily (药百合). Unlike cultivated garden flowers, the wild lily grows with a fierce, dynamic grace—its petals dramatically reflexed backwards to reveal crimson freckles, and its long, pollen-tipped stamens reaching bravely toward the sky.
Captivated by this primal botanical tension, Tachikawa first translated these blooming silhouettes into hand-drawn sketches. In the studio, this botanical sketch took dimensional form in clay: pinching the vessel to mimic opening petals, sculpting the sepals with delicate crimson-glazed droplets, and finally brushing genuine silver flux fired at 780°C to immortalize the flower in a celestial, metallic bloom.
Each chalice comes with an individually hand-painted art card by the artist—a small, tangible thread connecting the quiet studio moments to your personal ritual.
The Living Life of Pure Silver (Gilded Silver Craft)
The magic of Japanese-inspired Gincai (silver-overglaze technique) lies in its quiet intimacy with time. Because real silver flux is fused onto the ceramic body, this vessel is not meant to stay frozen in factory perfection; it is meant to age with you. Over months and years of cherished use, the silver will softly oxidize—gradually developing warm golden-amber undertones and an antique wabi-sabi patina. Should you ever wish to revive its pristine lunar brilliance, a gentle caress with a smooth agate burnisher or polishing cloth effortlessly restores its mirror-like gleam.
Artisanship
The Blooming Chalice: Where Clay Becomes Petal
“Not merely a vessel to hold flowers, but a flower born of earth and silver.”
Drawing breath from the wild lily’s untamed grace, Tachikawa sculpts this chalice as a living botanical form. The hand-pinched vessel rises like a swollen calyx, cloaked in a tactile 780°C gilded silver glaze that shimmers like morning frost on wild flora.
From its earthen stem to the delicately flared silver petals hugging the bowl, the boundary between vessel and botanical life dissolves. Whether holding a solitary wild sprig or resting quietly on your ritual table, it is an eternal bloom—capturing nature’s fleeting awakening in enduring, tactile ceramic art.
Artisan Craft & Care FAQ
Yes, absolutely. Every piece is hand-pinched, sculpted, and glazed individually by artisan Tachikawa. Because no mass molds or machines are used, natural studio variations in curvature, subtle touch marks, and slight dimension/volume differences are authentic signatures of genuine handcraft. Every single chalice is a 1-of-1 unique art piece.
We use genuine high-purity silver flux fired at 780°C. Like fine antique silverware, authentic silver naturally oxidizes and warms into a subtle golden or vintage patina through time and touch—this is the poetic charm of wabi-sabi. If you prefer its original mirror-like luster, simply buff it gently with an agate burnisher or a soft silver polishing cloth to easily restore its brilliance.
First-Use Ritual: Submerge your new chalice in boiling water for 3–5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it cool down naturally to awaken the clay.
Daily Washing: Hand wash only using a delicate soft sponge. Never use steel wool or harsh abrasive pads. Dry thoroughly and store in a ventilated dry place.
Strict Restrictions: Due to genuine metallic silver, it is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, and UV disinfection cabinets. Avoid sudden extreme temperature shocks and prolonged contact with strong acids or carbonated sodas.
Orders are dispatched within 2 to 7 business days. Each chalice is carefully inspected and accompanied by an individually hand-painted original art card by Tachikawa, followed by multi-layered shockproof packaging. This thoughtful preparation takes time, and we appreciate your patience for true artisan work.
We take full responsibility for your peace of mind:
• If the outer parcel is visibly battered/crushed upon arrival, please file an immediate claim with the courier.
• If the shipping box arrives intact but the chalice inside is compromised, simply share an unbroken unboxing video with us. We will issue a 100% full replacement or full refund immediately. Safe shopping with zero hassle.
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Artisanal Signatures & Individuality
Every chalice is sculpted entirely by hand, making each piece a one-of-a-kind creation. Subtle tool marks, organic glaze flow, and gentle curvature variations are natural footprints of genuine studio handcraft, not flaws. *Note: Volume and dimensions are measured by hand and intended as close references.
780°C Gilded Silver Care & Guidelines
The metallic bloom is created with pure silver flux fired at 780°C. Due to real silver content, it is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in microwaves, dishwashers, and ovens. Avoid sudden extreme temperature shifts and scratching against hard/sharp objects. Genuine silver naturally mellows and oxidizes with time and use—gently buff with a polishing cloth to revive its luster, and wash with a soft sponge immediately after each use.
Dispatch & Hand-Drawn Art Card (2–7 Days)
Please allow 2 to 7 business days for careful dispatch. Each order includes a one-of-a-kind colored pencil art card individually hand-painted by Tachikawa, followed by multi-layered protective packaging to ensure a safe journey from the artist's studio to your hands.
Zero-Hassle Damage Guarantee
We stand firmly behind our craft:
• Damaged Outer Box: Please submit an immediate damage claim directly to the delivery courier.
• Intact Box but Broken Piece: Simply record an uninterrupted unboxing video and contact us within 48 hours—we will issue a 100% full refund or free replacement immediately. Collect handmade art with total confidence.
Care & Preserving Silver Brilliance
Soft Sponge Washing
Hand wash gently using lukewarm water and a soft sponge. Never use steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, or automatic dishwashers to prevent scratching the silver glaze.
No Microwaves or Ovens
Contains genuine metallic silver: strictly prohibited in microwaves, ovens, and sterilization cabinets. Avoid thermal shocks and leaving strong acidic or carbonated drinks overnight.
Dry & Ventilated Storage
After each wash, gently wipe the cup dry with a clean linen towel. Store it in an airy, dry environment away from dampness to keep the raw clay and silver foot pristine.
Restoring Lunar Luster
Natural silver gently develops a warm antique patina over time. To revive its original mirror-like glow, lightly burnish the surface with an agate knife or a jewelry polishing cloth.
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