Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Kyusu (Teapots) | Japanese Kyusu – Gyokuryu Umehara – Benishibori Tokoname Spiral Teapot – 220 Ml

This Beautifully Crafted Tokoname Yaki Kyusu Is Made From Nearly Black Tokoname Clay And Is Decorated With A Very Subtle 红しぼり Pattern That Mimics The Natural Stripes Of Japanese Shibori-Dyed Textiles. In Addition, The Body Of The Pot Is Decorated With Spiral Patterns.

Its Built-In Ceramic Sesame Strainer Is Perfect For Naturally Straining Tea, And Its Wide Shape Speeds Up Pouring And Reduces Clogging.

Master Craftsman Jiro Umehara Is A Descendant Of The First Generation Of Jade Craftsmen And Now Makes Pottery Under The Name Gyokuryu Umehara .

Tokoname Ware Is A Type Of Japanese Pottery Traditionally Produced In Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Tokoname Is The Site Of One Of Japan’S Six Ancient Kilns, Which Have Been Producing Pottery Since The 12Th Century.

Today, Tokoname Yaki Is Famous For Its Signature Brick-Red Clay, Called “Shudei”. This Clay Is Widely Used In Tea Sets And Bonsai Pots, And Its Vibrant Color Comes From Its Rich Iron Content. It Is Said That Tea Brewed In An Unglazed Tokoname Teapot Has A Richer Taste.

Dimensions:

15 Cm – Width
9 Cm – Height
220Ml – Capacity

Condition : Brand New

This Japanese Item Ships From The United States.