I’ve been exploring other handle forms and ideas, trying to steer a different aesthetic from my usual handles.
I like the idea of the little finger holes on those factory made “kuksas” but they’re not very practical or ergonomic. Designed with machine shortcuts and quantity in mind.

But I love hanging my cup in the kitchen, from a branch while camping, on my pack, or even my belt. I’ll be dab dabbling more with this theme, but I really love how this one feels with multiple hand grips. There’s something about holding something in your hand, that was designed by hand, for your hand.

This cup features a raised handle that really shouts rooster tail to me. I love carving these delicate horizontal facets which always remind me of leaves or the hewn timbers of a ship. The grain on the sides are spectacular!

I carved a little hole as a feature to let the light in through the sun, but it could also be used to tie a cord and toggle.

Black Cherry and finished with 100% pure food grade linseed oil.

holds about 5.5oz