Handicraft  >  2017

Wing Infuser and Mug Set

  • Company NameCera Factory
  • Designated Year2017
  • Designation NumberHC1709
  • Price InformationKRW60,000

Overview

Shin Hee-chang of Cera Factory came up with the “Wing Infuser Set” (2015), the outcome of her contemplation over how to visually express the aroma of tea. His “Wing Infuser Set,” along with the “Wing Infuser Mug Set” (2017) that comes in two different colors (green and blue), won the Korea Craft Foundation’s Excellent Cultural Product. His works evoke the appearance of a butterfly sitting on a flower as it becomes attracted to its sweet aroma— a visual impression that creates the illusion of the tea’s aroma spreading in one’s mouth. Defying traditional methods, Shin prefers using chloride pigments for dye, which contributes to the refreshing and natural beauty of the mugs. The mugs themselves are beautiful and practical as well. Many standard tea-making tools are heavy and complicated in their usage, which makes it troublesome for today’s busy professionals who crave for tea but cannot afford time in making it. In order to cater to these professionals, Shin used the slip casting technique, making the infuser solid but very light in its weight. Shin paid much attention to the design so that consumers do not have to resort to other tea-making tools.

Product Information

Infuser set from the 2015 K-Ribbon Selection series, conveniently designed for drinking loose-leaf tea. Includes an additional mug for versatile use.