• Material Wood
  • Use Indoor
  • Style Minimalist
  • Care Wipe clean

The kuksa is one of the oldest vessel forms — carved not for display but for the hand that holds it. This version is shaped from a teak-grain wood, its sweeping silhouette and twin finger-holes worn deliberately smooth where fingers naturally settle. The grain runs in long, unhurried arcs across the body, deepening in tone with each warm drink and each round of conditioning oil. It holds heat gently and sits low in the palm, the way a good cup should.

Each piece is individually shaped, so the grain pattern and tone will vary slightly — no two will read quite the same.

— Carved from teak-grain wood with a smooth, oiled finish.

— Twin finger-hole grip carved into the body.

— Sweeping, sculptural silhouette shaped to rest in the palm.

— Each piece varies in grain pattern and tone.

— Hand wash only — not dishwasher safe.

— Dimensions vary by piece due to hand-carved construction.

— Approximate width: 5–6 in with grip

— Approximate height: 3–3.5 in

— Wipe clean with a damp cloth after each use.
— Do not submerge in water or place in a dishwasher.
— Condition occasionally with food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to maintain the grain and deepen tone.
— Allow to dry fully between uses.

Shipping calculated at checkout.

30-day returns on unused pieces.

The Story

The kuksa is one of the oldest vessel forms — carved not for display but for the hand that holds it. This version is shaped from a teak-grain wood, its sweeping silhouette and twin finger-holes worn deliberately smooth where fingers naturally settle. The grain runs in long, unhurried arcs across the body, deepening in tone with each warm drink and each round of conditioning oil. It holds heat gently and sits low in the palm, the way a good cup should.

Each piece is individually shaped, so the grain pattern and tone will vary slightly — no two will read quite the same.

Details & Materials

— Carved from teak-grain wood with a smooth, oiled finish.

— Twin finger-hole grip carved into the body.

— Sweeping, sculptural silhouette shaped to rest in the palm.

— Each piece varies in grain pattern and tone.

— Hand wash only — not dishwasher safe.

Dimensions

— Dimensions vary by piece due to hand-carved construction.

— Approximate width: 5–6 in with grip

— Approximate height: 3–3.5 in

Care
— Wipe clean with a damp cloth after each use.
— Do not submerge in water or place in a dishwasher.
— Condition occasionally with food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to maintain the grain and deepen tone.
— Allow to dry fully between uses.
Shipping & Returns

Shipping calculated at checkout.

30-day returns on unused pieces.

BOTH HANDS, WARM

The cup that fits the hand before the shelf

Coffee still steaming, fingers threaded through the twin holes, the grain catching the morning light across the kitchen counter. This is a cup you hold differently than other cups — lower, steadier, closer.

The cup that fits the hand before the shelf