Japan Blue Arabesque Soba Choko Cup with Condiment Plate CATEGORY_Interior-Table Runner You can feel the warmth

You can feel the warmth of the hand-painted design

as the squares are said to keep an eye out for evil spirits

also known as ozoni

The wide base provides stability

and you can feel the gentle heat of the tea through the lid as you pour

Japan Blue Arabesque Soba Choko Cup with Condiment Plate CATEGORY_Interior-Table Runner You can feel the warmthThis soba choko cup, used as a dipping bowl when eating soba, comes with a small condiment plate that is used to put finely cut spring onions and wasabi for the dipping sauce. The plate can also be used as a lid or a coaster as well. The meticulouly painted design on the cup and the plate is an arabesque pattern. The intertwining vines symbolize longevity and prolongation of life. This pattern is one of the most popular patterns amongst Japanese