White on white. A single brushstroke of chrysanthemum or scrolling vine, then nothing. That restraint is the entire point.
Artist Kim Tae-san (김태산) drew from Joseon Dynasty Baekja (백자, White Porcelain) artifacts — including a jar inscribed with the name of Unhyeongung, the residence of regent Heungseon Daewongun — to create these absorbent ceramic coasters that bring the quiet authority of Korean court objects into everyday use. The pure white base reflects the noble restraint for which Joseon porcelain is revered: a surface that says everything through the quality of what is not there. The body is high-fired absorbent ceramic with a cork base — practical, deodorising, and moisture-managing. Two designs are available, each referencing a different chapter of Korean ceramic history.
Placed beneath a white porcelain tea cup on a pale linen table runner, the coaster and vessel become a considered set. On a minimalist desk as a rest for a ceramic mug, the Joseon vine or chrysanthemum pattern reads as intentional visual interest. Gifted to someone with a refined eye, it is a small object that carries real cultural weight.
The beauty of Joseon Baekja, at a scale you can put a coffee cup on. Made in Korea by Kim Tae-san.