Shino-yaki is one of the most loved varieties of ceramics, both for the table and the tearoom. Named for its Shino glaze, which ranges from snowy white to deep cream and on to grey and even orange — and thick, curdled texture that often shows small holes, what’s not to love? Spiritual, ephemeral and other-worldly, Shino-yaki is certainly distinctive in its zen-like simplicity.

We like to use Shino ware in winter, as the glaze reminds us of snow and the thick glaze which covers usually thick vessels holds the heat of a cup of tea so well. (http://savoryjapan.com/tableware/shino.html)