{"title":"Kyoto ware","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eKyoware is pottery made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800), with the popularity of the tea ceremony, many tea wares for Matcha and Sencha were made. With the high culture of Kyoto as a backdrop, it developed with the patronage of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vivid colored paintings such as blue and white porcelain, red painting, and gold painting, as well as potteries with fine workmanship. It is pottery with a high level of aesthetic sense and modeling technique that incorporates a variety of techniques and styles.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-white-teapot","title":"Kyoware Shibata kiln blue white teapot (150ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot features a pale blue-and-white porcelain color, a rounded shape, and a straight spout. It is a Chinese-style teapot with a backhand shape. It has just the right capacity for brewing Chinese or Taiwanese tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter Yasuhisa Shibata has trained for many years under the third-generation Kyoto ware master Tosai Sawamura. The Sawamura family has been Kyoto ware artists since the Taisho era (about 100 years ago), and they have inherited the traditional techniques and aesthetic sense of Kyoto ware. They mainly produce tableware used in traditional Japanese restaurants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMr. Shibata is also good at making tableware in the shapes of bamboo and bamboo grass used in Japanese restaurants. High modeling skills are required to make tableware with intricate craftsmanship, and such handicrafts are becoming less common these days. The vessels and teapots that Shibata makes are very delicate, and you can clearly see the high level of modeling skills.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-yaki pottery often copies Chinese ceramics, and teapots and other sencha tea wares originally from China are popular. Mr. Shibata inherits the tradition of Kyo-yaki sencha tea wares and makes elegant and beautiful teapots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Brief biography of Shibata Yasuhisa)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Kyoto in 1977\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStarted making pottery under the third-generation Sawamura Tosai in 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Prefectural High Technical College of Potters in 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpened a kiln in Hanazono, Kyoto after 12 years of training as an apprentice in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoved to Nishiyama, Kyoto in 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto Certified Craftsman for Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki in 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat is particularly noteworthy about the shape of the teapot is the beauty of the details. The handle is slightly thinner at the bottom than at the top, giving it a refined impression. The border between the handle and the body is filled with the same clay and finished smoothly, creating a beautiful seam.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe bottom is also distinctive. The outline of the bottom is slightly thick, and the outer lines are carved away to highlight the inner lines. The bottom has a three-dimensional, light feel. Mr. Shibata's creativity can be felt even in the bottom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the production process of ceramics, the molding process is often the end of 70 to 80% of the whole process. However, for this blue-and-white porcelain teapot, the molding process is only 50% of the total process. The remaining 50% of the process, glazing and firing, is also very time-consuming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf the glaze is applied evenly, it will not have a smooth surface or beautiful color. The thickness of the glaze is changed between the top and bottom of the teapot, and the overall balance of the glaze is adjusted. Also, the glaze does not settle on the surface of the vessel in one go, but is repeatedly applied and dried. The piece is glazed six times in total, three times on the inside and three times on the outside.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe colour of the glaze on ceramics is influenced by the weather during the firing season. This teapot was fired in the warm autumn and is a pale greyish celadon. To produce beautiful blue-and-white porcelain, it needs to be fired at a high temperature. It was fired at the top of the first chamber, which is the hottest part of the climbing kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePorcelain fired in a wood-fired kiln has a soft atmosphere. In wood-fired kilns, the flow of the flame is irregular and the temperature is high. This creates subtle changes on the glaze surface, and the light is diffusely reflected, giving it a soft luster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring celadon or white porcelain in a wood-fired kiln requires a lot of experience and high technique, so these days it is common to fire them with electricity or gas. However, there is a rich expression of ceramics that can only be produced in a wood-fired kiln. This teapot also has the soft atmosphere of the old vessels seen in museums.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWood-fired kilns have exhaust and heat problems, making them virtually impossible in residential areas such as Kyoto City. For this reason, Sawamura Tosai built a kiln in Shiga Prefecture, where he burns red pine and fires his vessels. Mr. Shibata's teapots are also fired in the same kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is semi-porcelain, made by mixing porcelain and earthenware clay. By mixing both clays, it combines the warmth unique to earthenware with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is less likely to absorb the aroma of tea leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is ideal for brewing a variety of teas with different aromas, such as oolong tea, rock tea, flower tea, and black tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Shibata kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Wood-fired kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Semi-porcelain (ceramics made from a mixture of porcelain and earthenware)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 11.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 7.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full150ml Practical 100ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 150g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since this is handmade, each piece is slightly different.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe body and lid of the teapot are made to fit together with almost no gaps. The water flows smoothly. When pouring water, pour slowly without tilting the teapot vertically to prevent water leakage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is ceramics made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. It developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in ceramics with vivid colors such as blue and white, red paint, and gold paint, as well as intricately crafted ceramics. They incorporate a variety of techniques and styles, and their ceramics have a high level of aesthetic sense and modeling technique.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46603866571033,"sku":"","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/blue-white-teapot-ct1.jpg?v=1731579761"},{"product_id":"blue-sencha-cup","title":"Kyoware Sekiun kiln Blue glaze sencha cup (100ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a blue glazed sencha cup from Sekiun kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe beautiful sky blue color is reminiscent of the celadon porcelain of the Ru kiln, which was known as the kiln that produced celadon porcelain for the imperial court during the Northern Song Dynasty in China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall purple or brown dots that can be seen slightly create changes on the surface. The milky white color of the areas where the glaze is thin gives the entire vessel a soft atmosphere.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis sencha cup has a thin spout and is perfect for drinking tea. This tea cup is made using a potter's wheel, scraping the surface and shaping it. The scratch marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in your hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis sencha cup is characterized by its linear shape and beautiful sky blue color. A handmade cup that shows off the color of the tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMolding: Potter's wheel molding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Diameter 7.5cm, bottom diameter 4cm, height 5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full water 100ml Practical 60ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 70-80g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-yaki is ceramics made in Kyoto City. After the Edo period (around 1800 A.D.), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made as tea ceremonies became popular. Against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vividly colored ceramics such as dyed, red-colored, and gold-colored paintings, as well as finely crafted ceramics. 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It is a simple pattern painted with three colored lines of red, green, and blue on a soft milky white color.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStraw stripe is a traditional pattern that has been produced in Seto, Aichi Prefecture since the late Edo period (around 1800). Even today, it is often seen in Seto ware and Mino ware. In Seto and Mino, thick lines and thin lines are often drawn alternately, and the color of the lines varies depending on the kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis sencha cup has a slightly curved spout, making it the perfect angle for drinking tea. It is made using a potter's wheel, and the surface is scraped and shaped. The scratch marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in your hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe thin lines of the straw stripe, interpreted in the Kyoto style, and the small, neat shape combine to create a sencha cup with a sophisticated atmosphere. These are handmade vessels that allow you to feel the aesthetic sense of Kyoto.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMolding: potter's wheel molding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Diameter approx. 7cm, bottom diameter approx. 3.6cm, height approx. 5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full water 100ml Practical 60ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approx. 60g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-yaki is ceramics made in Kyoto City. 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The scratch marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea cup is characterized by its linear shape and beautiful sky blue color. A handmade bowl that shows off the color of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotter: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolding: Potter's wheel molding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: Diameter approx. 7.5cm, bottom diameter approx. 3cm, height approx. 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapacity: Full water 50ml Practical 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 40-50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKyo-yaki is ceramics made in Kyoto City. After the Edo period (around 1800 A.D.), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made as tea ceremonies became popular. Against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey specialize in vividly colored ceramics such as dyed, red-colored, and gold-colored paintings, as well as finely crafted ceramics. 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The ingredients in the black glaze, which contain a lot of iron, flow down during firing, creating a beautiful grain pattern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe famous tenmoku glaze tea bowls were made in the Jian kilns and Cizhou kilns during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in China. Many tea bowls with black glaze were produced for matcha, which was popular in China at the time, and among these, Tenmoku tea bowls were rare. The name Tenmoku comes from the fact that the tea bowl used by Japanese Zen monks who studied abroad on Mt. Tenmoku in China was called \"Tenmoku Chawan.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tea cup is made using a potter's wheel to scrape the surface and shape it. The scratch marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in your hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pattern of the Tenmoku cannot be controlled, and no two vessels are alike. This is a gem of a tea cup where you can enjoy the randomness of ceramics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMolding: potter's wheel molding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Diameter approx. 7.5cm, bottom diameter approx. 3cm, height approx. 3.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full water 50ml Practical 30ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approx. 50g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-yaki is ceramics made in Kyoto City. After the Edo period (around 1800 A.D.), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made as tea ceremonies became popular. Against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vividly colored ceramics such as dyed, red-colored, and gold-colored paintings, as well as finely crafted ceramics. This is ceramics with a high aesthetic sense and modeling technology that incorporates various techniques and styles.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48693860139289,"sku":"","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/tenmoku-galze-tea-cup-a1.jpg?v=1782631084"},{"product_id":"tenmoku-tea-cup-2","title":"Kyoware Sekiun kiln Tenmoku-glazed teacup B (50ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a tenmoku glaze tea cup from Sekiun Kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tea cup has a tenmoku glaze that shines in green, blue, and purple depending on the angle of the light. The ingredients in the black glaze, which contain a lot of iron, flow down during firing, creating a beautiful grain pattern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe famous tenmoku glaze tea bowls were made in the Jian kilns and Cizhou kilns during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in China. Many tea bowls with black glaze were produced for matcha, which was popular in China at the time, and among these, Tenmoku tea bowls were rare. The name Tenmoku comes from the fact that the tea bowl used by Japanese Zen monks who studied abroad on Mt. Tenmoku in China was called \"Tenmoku Chawan.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tea cup is made using a potter's wheel to scrape the surface and shape it. The scratch marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in your hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pattern of the Tenmoku cannot be controlled, and no two vessels are alike. This is a gem of a tea cup where you can enjoy the randomness of ceramics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMolding: potter's wheel molding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Diameter approx. 7.5cm, bottom diameter approx. 3cm, height approx. 3.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full water 50ml Practical 30ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approx. 43g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-yaki is ceramics made in Kyoto City. After the Edo period (around 1800 A.D.), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made as tea ceremonies became popular. Against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vividly colored ceramics such as dyed, red-colored, and gold-colored paintings, as well as finely crafted ceramics. This is ceramics with a high aesthetic sense and modeling technology that incorporates various techniques and styles.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48872951349529,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/tenmoku-galze-tea-cup-b1.jpg?v=1782631058"},{"product_id":"blue-tea-cup-b","title":"Kyoware Sekiun kiln blue glaze tea cup B (50ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a blue glaze tea cup made by Sekiun kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe beautiful sky blue color is reminiscent of the celadon porcelain of the Ru kiln, which was known as the kiln that produced celadon porcelain for the imperial court during the Northern Song Dynasty in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThere are some areas where the glaze has a light purple color, giving the entire vessel a soft and elegant atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis tea cup is made using a potter's wheel, scraping the surface and shaping it. The scratch marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis tea cup is characterized by its round shape and beautiful sky blue color. A handmade bowl that shows off the color of the tea.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePotter: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMolding: Potter's wheel molding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSize: Diameter approx. 7.5cm, bottom diameter approx. 3cm, height approx. 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCapacity: Full water 50ml Practical 30ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWeight: 40-50g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNote: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKyo-yaki is ceramics made in Kyoto City. After the Edo period (around 1800 A.D.), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made as tea ceremonies became popular. Against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey specialize in vividly colored ceramics such as dyed, red-colored, and gold-colored paintings, as well as finely crafted ceramics. This is ceramics with a high aesthetic sense and modeling technology that incorporates various techniques and styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48918048473369,"sku":"","price":3520.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/blue-tea-cup-b.jpg?v=1729067883"},{"product_id":"blue-white-teapot-b","title":"Kyoto ware Shibata kiln Celadon Gurin teapot (160ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot features a greyish blue color, a rounded shape, and a straight spout. It has a \"gurindama\" shape, which is one of the standard shapes of Chinese teapots. It has just the right volume for brewing Chinese or Taiwanese tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter Yasuhisa Shibata has trained for many years under the third generation of Kyoto ware master Tosai Sawamura. The Sawamura family has been Kyoto ware artists since the Taisho era(about 100 years ago), and they have inherited the traditional techniques and aesthetic sense of Kyoto ware. They mainly produce tableware used in traditional Japanese restaurants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMr. Shibata is also good at making tableware in the shapes of bamboo and bamboo grass used in Japanese restaurants. High modeling skills are required to make tableware with intricate craftsmanship, and such handicrafts are becoming less common these days. The vessels and teapots that Mr. Shibata makes are very delicate, and you can clearly see the high level of modeling skills.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-yaki pottery often copies Chinese ceramics, and teapots and other sencha tea wares originally from China are popular. Mr. Shibata inherits the tradition of Kyo-yaki sencha tea utensils and makes elegant and beautiful teapots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Brief biography of Shibata Yasuhisa)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Kyoto in 1977\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStarted making pottery under the third-generation master Sawamura Tosai in 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Prefectural High Technical College of Potters in 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpened a kiln in Hanazono, Kyoto after 12 years of apprenticeship in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoved to Nishiyama, Kyoto in 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto Certified Craftsman for Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki in 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat is particularly noteworthy about the shape of the teapot is the beauty of the details. The joint between the handle and the body is filled with the same clay and finished smoothly, creating a beautiful seam. The curved lid and three-dimensional bottom follow the shape of the traditional Gurindama teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the ceramic production process, the molding process is often 70 to 80% complete. However, for this blue-and-white porcelain teapot, molding is only 50% of the process. The remaining 50% - glazing and firing - are also very time-consuming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf the glaze is applied evenly, it will not have a smooth surface or beautiful color. The thickness of the glaze is changed between the top and bottom of the teapot, and the overall balance of the glaze is adjusted. Also, the glaze does not settle on the surface of the vessel in one go, but is applied and dried repeatedly. Glazing is applied three times on the inside and three times on the outside, for a total of six times.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe color of the glaze on ceramics is influenced by the weather during the firing period. This teapot was fired in a rainy June, and turned a grayish blue color. It has a refreshing color, as if the teapot had absorbed moisture from the air.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePorcelain fired in a wood-fired kiln has a soft atmosphere. In wood-fired kilns, the flow of the flame is irregular and the temperature is high. This creates subtle changes on the glaze surface, and the light is diffusely reflected, giving it a soft luster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring celadon or white porcelain in a wood-fired kiln requires a wealth of experience and high skill, so in modern times it is common to fire it with electricity or gas. However, there is a rich expression of ceramics that can only be produced in a wood-fired kiln. This teapot also has the soft atmosphere of the old vessels seen in museums.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWood-fired kilns have exhaust and heat problems, making them virtually impossible in residential areas such as Kyoto City. For this reason, Sawamura Tosai built a kiln in Shiga Prefecture, where he burns red pine to fire his vessels. Mr. Shibata's teapots are also fired in the same kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is semi-porcelain made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay. By mixing both clays, it is possible to combine the warmth unique to pottery with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is difficult for the tea leaves to absorb their aroma.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is perfect for brewing a variety of teas with different aromas, such as oolong tea, rock tea, flower tea, and black tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Shibata kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Wood-fired kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Semi-porcelain (ceramics made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 11.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7.5cm, height 8.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full 160ml, Practical 110ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 190g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since this is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBecause there are less holes in the spout, water is likely to leak between the lid and the body when the teapot is tilted close to 90 degrees. We recommend pouring slowly without holding the pot at too much of an angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is pottery made in Kyoto. Since the Edo period (around 1800), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha tea have been made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. It has developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants against the backdrop of Kyoto's sophisticated culture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vivid colored paintings such as blue and white, red painting, and gold painting, as well as ceramics with fine workmanship. It is ceramics with a high level of aesthetic sense and modeling technique that incorporates various techniques and styles.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409901461785,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/blue-white-teapot-b.jpg?v=1729067857"},{"product_id":"blue-white-teacup","title":"Kyoto ware Shibata kiln blue Sencha tea cup (30ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a celadon sencha cup from the Kyoto ware studio Shibata Kiln. It is a small-sized tea cup used in the Sencha tea ceremony.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter Shibata Yasuhisa has been a student of Sawamura Tosai, the third generation of Kyoto ware, for many years. The Sawamura family has been a Kyoto ware artist since the Taisho era (about 100 years ago), and has inherited the traditional techniques and aesthetic sense of Kyoto ware. They mainly produce tableware used in traditional Japanese restaurants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMr. Shibata also specializes in tableware shaped like bamboo and bamboo grass, which are used in Japanese restaurants. To make tableware with fine craftsmanship, high modeling skills are required, and such handicrafts have been decreasing recently. The vessels and teapots made by Shibata are very delicate, and you can see the high level of modeling skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware sometimes had copied Chinese ceramics, and the production of sencha wares that originally came from China, such as teapots, is popular. Mr. Shibata also inherits the tradition of Kyo-yaki sencha wares, and creates elegant and beautiful tea wares.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Brief biography of Shibata Yasuhisa)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Kyoto in 1977\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStarted making pottery under the third-generation master Sawamura Tosai in 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Prefectural High Technical College of Potters in 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpened a kiln in Hanazono, Kyoto after 12 years of apprenticeship in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoved to Nishiyama, Kyoto in 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto-certified craftsman for Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki in 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe color of the glaze is influenced by the weather during the firing period. This teacup was fired in June, a rainy month, so it has a beautiful, moist blue color. The refreshing color is good, as if the teacup has absorbed moisture from the air.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall teapots and teacups are difficult to make. High skill is required to make small items on a potter's wheel. Glaze is difficult to adhere to small vessels, so glazing takes a lot of effort.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe inside of the teacup is glazed, waited for it to dry, and then the outside is glazed and waited for it to dry. Glazing is done three times on both the inside and outside, for a total of six-time glazes, until the entire vessel is covered in glaze.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe vessel is then fired in a wood-fired kiln in Shiga Prefecture. Wood-fired kilns produce a lot of smoke, so it is virtually impossible to fire in a wood-fired kiln in a residential area like Kyoto City.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePorcelain fired in a wood-fired kiln has a soft atmosphere. In wood-fired kiln firing, the flow of the flame is irregular and the temperature is high. This creates subtle changes on the glaze surface, and the light is diffused, giving it a soft luster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring celadon and white porcelain in a wood-fired kiln requires extensive experience and high skill, so recently it is common to fire them with electricity or gas. However, there is a rich expression of ceramics that can only be produced in a wood-fired kiln. This teapot has the same soft atmosphere as the old vessels seen in museums.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teacup is semi-porcelain, made by mixing porcelain and earthenware clay. By mixing both types, it has both the warmth of earthenware and the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is less likely to absorb the aroma of tea leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can enjoy various types of tea, such as green tea, oolong tea, rock tea, flower tea, and black tea, without losing the aroma. However, we still recommend using it when brewing Japanese sencha or gyokuro.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Shibata kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Wood-fired kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Semi-porcelain (ceramics made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Diameter 5.0 cm, height 4.0 cm, bottom diameter 2.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: 30 ml full, 10-20 ml practical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 20-23 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since it is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is ceramics made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800 AD), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. With the background of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vivid color paintings such as blue and white, red painting, and gold painting, as well as ceramics with fine workmanship. It is ceramics with a high level of aesthetic sense and modeling technique that incorporates various techniques and styles.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49419619402009,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/blue-white-teacup.jpg?v=1729067850"},{"product_id":"blue-tea-cup-c","title":"Sekiun kiln Blue Glaze Tea Cup C (70ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a blue-glazed teacup from Sekiun kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt has a beautiful, heavenly blue color reminiscent of the celadon ware from Ru Kiln, known for firing celadon for the imperial court during the Northern Song Dynasty in China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn some places the glaze is a pale purple, giving the entire vessel a soft, elegant feel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teacup is made on a potter's wheel, and the surface is carved to shape it. The carving marks on the bottom are beautiful. Only the bottom is unglazed, and the feel of the clay feels good in the hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teacup is characterized by its curved shape and beautiful heavenly blue color. This handmade tea utensil brings out the color of the tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKiln: Sekiun Kiln (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMolding: Wheel-throwing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Diameter approx. 6cm, bottom diameter approx. 3cm, height approx. 4.8cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full 70ml, working 40ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 50-60g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since it is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is pottery made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800 AD), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. With the high culture of Kyoto as a backdrop, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vivid color paintings such as blue and white, red painting, and gold painting, as well as ceramics with fine workmanship. 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Mr. Nakamura's sense of shape and color suggests that utensils and buildings have a close relationship, or perhaps a mutually complementary relationship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLiving environments change with the times. When Mr. Nakamura creates utensils, he imagines whether the utensil will fit in with modern living environments. This tea ware harmonizes well with furniture made of different materials such as wood and glass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Biography of George Nakamura)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Osaka Prefecture in 1981\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art, Department of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics, in 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStudied under Kawashima Kozo and Kawashima Yoshinobu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEstablished G-studio in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSolo exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2006 Nakamura George Exhibition (Takashimaya Kyoto Store Art and Craft Salon)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2008 Nakamura George Exhibition (Honen-in Lecture Hall, Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Nakamura George Exhibition (NANOOM GALLERY Korea)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2014 Nakamura George Ceramic Art Exhibition (DecoPlay Taiwan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2017 George Nakamura Pottery Exhibition (MaKaRi New York)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2018 Nakamura George Ceramic Exhibition (ANYI Gallery Shanghai)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpen Exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2005 7th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino (Gifu) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2007 45th Asahi Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramic Competition (Hyogo) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2010 Onggi Expo Ulsan exhibition (Onggi, Korea) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2011 44th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Silver Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChozasho Tokoname Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2012 45th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e24th Craft Art Creation Association Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Kyoten (Kyoto) Kyoten Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe black glaze is called manganese glaze, which contains iron and copper. Where the glaze thins during firing, copper and other components shine. The surface of the glaze feels like rusted metal, which is reminiscent of the wabi-sabi feeling in the tea ceremony.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe teapot is three-dimensional, with many lines and corners like a building. While curves are often used in teapots in general, this teapot is multifaceted, and combined with the changes in the glaze, it is fun to see the different expressions at each angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is not only highly designed, but also comfortable to use. The lid is airtight and pours water smoothly. The angle of the handle is calculated to allow for stable pouring of tea. It may look cold at first glance, but you will realize that it is actually a very kind tea utensil to the user.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is semi-porcelain made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay. By mixing both clays, it combines the warmth unique to pottery with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it does not absorb the aroma of the tea leaves as easily.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA vertically long teapot is suitable for teas with a distinctive aroma. It is recommended for brewing Chinese teas such as Phoenix Dancong Tea, Tieguanyin Tea, and Yunnan Black Tea, and Taiwanese teas such as High Mountain Oolong Tea and Oriental Beauty Tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-ware is a type of ceramics that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura uses Kyo-ware clay, glazes, and other raw materials, while also incorporating many elements such as tools for making teapots from Yixing, China, and inspiration from architecture to create new works. I feel that Mr. Nakamura's works are connected to the innovative spirit of Kyo-ware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: George Nakamura (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Electric kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Semi-porcelain (ceramics made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 11.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 7.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: 140ml full, 100ml usable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 135g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since this is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe body and lid of the teapot are made to fit together with almost no gaps. 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Mr. Nakamura's sense of form and color suggests that potteries and buildings have a close relationship, or perhaps even a mutually complementary relationship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLiving environments change with the times. When Mr. Nakamura creates potteries, he imagines whether the utensil will fit in with a modern living environment. This tea utensil harmonizes well with modern interiors such as white and beige, and with wooden furniture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Biography of George Nakamura)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Osaka Prefecture in 1981\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art, Department of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics, in 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStudied under Kawashima Kozo and Kawashima Yoshinobu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEstablished G-studio in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSolo exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2006 Nakamura George Exhibition (Takashimaya Kyoto Store Art and Craft Salon)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2008 Nakamura George Exhibition (Honen-in Lecture Hall, Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Nakamura George Exhibition (NANOOM GALLERY Korea)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2014 Nakamura George Ceramic Art Exhibition (DecoPlay Taiwan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2017 George Nakamura Pottery Exhibition (MaKaRi New York)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2018 Nakamura George Ceramic Exhibition (ANYI Gallery Shanghai)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpen Exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2005 7th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino (Gifu) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2007 45th Asahi Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramic Competition (Hyogo) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2010 Onggi Expo Ulsan exhibition (Onggi, Korea) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2011 44th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Silver Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChozasho Tokoname Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2012 45th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e24th Craft Art Creation Association Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Kyoten (Kyoto) Kyoten Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe raw material for the green glaze is oak ash. Among ash glazes, glazes made from plants ash have been the most widely used in oriental ceramics. When fired at high temperatures, the glaze vitrifies, giving the vessel an elegant appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe thick areas of the glaze look green, while the thin areas look gray. The overall appearance of the vessel is not uniform, and the appearance changes depending on the viewing angle. The fine cracks inside the glaze, called Kannyu, combine with the fluctuations of the glaze to create a beautiful pattern. (The glaze will not peel off naturally due to Kannyu.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile the texture and feel of the handiwork remain, the spout and tea strainer are finished with great care. The balance between the fluctuating appearance caused by the glaze and the intricate details is wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe shape of the teapot is wide in the center. The spout is a straight gun-shaped spout. And the shape of the handle is particularly noteworthy. Only the lower part of the handle is not curved, but flat. This flat surface fits the ring finger, making the teapot extremely stable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe horizontal shape of the teapot is suitable for teas that have a rich taste. It is recommended for brewing Chinese teas such as Pu'er raw tea, Pu'er ripe tea, and other black teas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is semi-porcelain made by mixing porcelain and ceramic clay. By mixing both types of clay, it combines the warmth unique to ceramics with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is less likely to absorb the aroma of tea leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-ware is a type of ceramic that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura uses raw materials such as clay and glazes from Kyo-ware, while also incorporating many elements such as tools for making teapots from Yixing, China, and inspiration from architecture to create new works. 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The soft feel of the glaze harmonizes well with wooden furniture and modern interiors in white and beige.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Biography of Nakamura George)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Osaka Prefecture in 1981\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art, Department of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics, in 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStudied under Kawashima Kozo and Kawashima Yoshinobu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEstablished G-studio in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSolo exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2006 Nakamura George Exhibition (Takashimaya Kyoto Store Art and Craft Salon)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2008 Nakamura George Exhibition (Honen-in temple Lecture Hall, Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Nakamura George Exhibition (NANOOM GALLERY Korea)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2014 Nakamura George Ceramic Art Exhibition (DecoPlay Taiwan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2017 George Nakamura Pottery Exhibition (MaKaRi New York)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2018 Nakamura George Ceramic Exhibition (ANYI Gallery Shanghai)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpen Exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2005 7th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino (Gifu) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2007 45th Asahi Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramic Competition (Hyogo) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2010 Onggi Expo Ulsan exhibition (Onggi, Korea) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2011 44th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Silver Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChozasho Tokoname Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2012 45th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e24th Craft Art Creation Association Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Kyoten (Kyoto) Kyoten Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe raw material for the green glaze is oak ash. Among ash glazes, glazes made from plants ash have been the most widely used in oriental ceramics. When fired at high temperatures, the glaze turns into glass, giving the vessel an elegant appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe thick areas of the glaze look green, while the thin areas look gray. The overall appearance of the vessel is not uniform, and the appearance changes depending on the viewing angle. Fine cracks inside the glaze, called Kannyu, combine with the fluctuations of the glaze to create a beautiful pattern. (The glaze does not peel off naturally due to the Kannyu.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile the texture and feel of the handmade work remain, the spout and tea strainer are very carefully finished. The balance between the fluctuations of the glaze and the intricate details is wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe shape of the teapot is tall and wide in the center. The spout is a straight gun-shaped spout. The cylindrical, somewhat hard spout and handle contrast well with the rounded body, creating a nice balance for the entire teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyusu teapots are often used to brew Japanese tea. However, there is no need to limit their use, and they are also good for brewing teas other than green tea, such as oolong tea and black tea. The best way to use them is to continue using them according to your preferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is semi-porcelain, made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay. By mixing both types of clay, it combines the warmth unique to pottery with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is less likely to absorb the aroma of tea leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-ware is a type of pottery that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura creates new works by incorporating many elements, such as using raw materials such as clay and glazes from Kyoto, and taking inspiration from architecture, while also using teapot tools from Yixing, China. I feel that Mr. Nakamura's work is connected to the innovative spirit of Kyo-ware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Nakamura George (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Electric kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Semi-porcelain (ceramics made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 12cm (handle side)\/9.5cm (spout side), body diameter 8.5cm, height 7cm (body)\/8.5cm (handle)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: 250ml full, 200ml practical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 180g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since it is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe lid is flat and is placed on the rim in the center of the teapot. It allows for very smooth pouring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyo-ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-ware is ceramics made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800 AD), many tea wares for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. With the background of high culture in Kyoto, it developed with the patronage of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vivid colored paintings such as blue and white, red painting, and gold painting, as well as ceramics with intricate workmanship. 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Mr. Nakamura's sense of form and color suggests that potteries and buildings have a close relationship, or perhaps even a mutually complementary relationship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLiving environments change with the times. When Mr. Nakamura creates potteries, he imagines whether the utensil will fit in with a modern living environment. This tea utensil harmonizes well with modern interiors such as white and beige, and with wooden furniture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Biography of George Nakamura)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Osaka Prefecture in 1981\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art, Department of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics, in 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStudied under Kawashima Kozo and Kawashima Yoshinobu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEstablished G-studio in 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSolo exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2006 Nakamura George Exhibition (Takashimaya Kyoto Store Art and Craft Salon)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2008 Nakamura George Exhibition (Honen-in Lecture Hall, Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Nakamura George Exhibition (NANOOM GALLERY Korea)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2014 Nakamura George Ceramic Art Exhibition (DecoPlay Taiwan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2017 George Nakamura Pottery Exhibition (MaKaRi New York)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2018 Nakamura George Ceramic Exhibition (ANYI Gallery Shanghai)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpen Exhibitions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2005 7th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino (Gifu) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2007 45th Asahi Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramic Competition (Hyogo) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2010 Onggi Expo Ulsan exhibition (Onggi, Korea) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2011 44th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Silver Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChozasho Tokoname Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2012 45th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e24th Craft Art Creation Association Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2013 Kyoten (Kyoto) Kyoten Award\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe raw material for the green glaze is oak ash. Among ash glazes, glazes made from plants ash have been the most widely used in oriental ceramics. When fired at high temperatures, the glaze vitrifies, giving the vessel an elegant appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe thick areas of the glaze look green, while the thin areas look gray. The overall appearance of the vessel is not uniform, and the appearance changes depending on the viewing angle. The fine cracks inside the glaze, called Kannyu, combine with the fluctuations of the glaze to create a beautiful pattern. (The glaze will not peel off naturally due to Kannyu.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile the texture and feel of the handiwork remain, the spout and tea strainer are finished with great care. The balance between the fluctuating appearance caused by the glaze and the intricate details is wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe shape of the teapot is wide in the center. The spout is a straight gun-shaped spout. And the shape of the handle is particularly noteworthy. Only the lower part of the handle is not curved, but flat. This flat surface fits the ring finger, making the teapot extremely stable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe horizontal shape of the teapot is suitable for teas that have a rich taste. It is recommended for brewing Chinese teas such as Pu'er raw tea, Pu'er ripe tea, and other black teas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is semi-porcelain made by mixing porcelain and ceramic clay. By mixing both types of clay, it combines the warmth unique to ceramics with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is less likely to absorb the aroma of tea leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyo-ware is a type of ceramic that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura uses raw materials such as clay and glazes from Kyo-ware, while also incorporating many elements such as tools for making teapots from Yixing, China, and inspiration from architecture to create new works. 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The ash from the firewood that floats around in the kiln falls on the teapot, and the ash melts at high temperature, creating the pattern on the teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ash from the wood-fired kiln creates a variety of expressions, and the teapot has a rounded form and a straight spout. It has a shape called \"Gurindama\", which is one of the standard shapes of Chinese teapots. This teapot has a capacity suitable for brewing Chinese and Taiwanese tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCeramic artist Yasuhisa Shibata has trained for many years under the third generation of Kyoto ware master Tosai Sawamura. The Sawamura family has been Kyoto ware artists since the Taisho era, and they have inherited the traditional techniques and aesthetic sense of Kyoto ware. They mainly produce tableware used in Japanese restaurants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMr. Shibata also specializes in tableware shaped like bamboo and bamboo leaves that are used in Japanese restaurants. To make tableware with intricate work, high modeling skills are required, and such handicrafts are becoming less common these days. The vessels and teapots made by Mr. Shibata are very delicate, and the high modeling skills are clearly evident.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is often made by copying old Chinese ceramics, and teapots and other sencha teapots that originally came from China are very popular. Mr. Shibata inherits the tradition of sencha teapots in Kyoto ware, and makes elegant and beautiful teapots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Brief biography of Shibata Yasuhisa)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBorn in Kyoto in 1977\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2000: Started making pottery under the third-generation Sawamura Tosai\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2001: Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2012: After 12 years of training as an apprentice, opened a kiln in Hanazono, Kyoto\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2014: Moved kiln to Nishiyama, Kyoto\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2014: Certified Kyoto Craftsman for Kyoto ware and Kiyomizu ware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe raw material is Iga clay. The clay is exposed to water and coarse particles are removed. Fine clay is fired at high temperatures to create a dense teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot was fired without glaze. The pattern on the teapot is a natural pattern formed by the melting of wood ash during firing. Since it depends on natural elements such as flames and ash, no two teapots have the same pattern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAreas with a lot of ash turn green or gray, while areas without ash turn brown. The mixture of green and brown areas gives it a unique charm that can only be found in a wood-fired kiln. Looking at the pattern on the teapot, we can see that the flame and ash hit the front of the teapot diagonally below the spout, were blocked by the lid, and not much ash got on the handle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn electric kilns and gas kilns, the entire pot is fired evenly, so the patterns on the ceramics are easy to make even. However, in a wood-fired kiln, the flame flows irregularly, so each surface of the pottery has a different look. This teapot is fired in the upper part of a wood-fired kiln, where temperatures reach a particularly high level (about 1300°C), and even the parts not covered in ash have a vitrified surface, giving it a glossy finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWood-fired kilns have problems with exhaust and heat, making them virtually impossible in residential areas such as Kyoto City. For this reason, Sawamura Tosai built his kiln in Shiga Prefecture, where he burns red pine and fires his pottery. Mr. Shibata's teapots are also fired in the same kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat is particularly noteworthy about the shape of the teapot is the beauty of the details. The joints between the handle and the body are filled with the same clay and finished smoothly, creating a beautiful seam. The curved lid and thick bottom line follow the shape of the traditional Gurindama teapot, but the lines are slightly thinner, giving it an elegant feel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis teapot is made of pottery and has no glaze on the inside, so it is easy to absorb the aroma of the tea leaves. If you brew teas with completely different aromas, such as rock tea and flower tea, in the same teapot, the aromas will mix. We recommend brewing the same type of tea or tea with a similar aroma.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Yasuhisa Shibata (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shibatagama.jimdofree.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Wood-fired kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Pottery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRaw materials: Iga clay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 11cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7.5cm, height 8.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full 150ml, Practical 120ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 135g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePacking: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: Since this is a handmade product, there are slight differences between each piece. There are scraping marks on the bottom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you tilt the teapot to nearly 90 degrees, water will easily leak from between the lid and the body. We recommend pouring slowly without tilting it too much.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is pottery made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800 AD), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. With the background of Kyoto's high culture, it developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vivid color paintings such as blue and white porcelain, red painting, and gold painting, as well as ceramics with fine workmanship. 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This teapot is meticulously hand-painted with traditional auspicious motifs, creating an elegant atmosphere.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Shoami kiln's Skills and Traditional Tea Ceremony Utensils\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a traditional Kyoto kiln, Shoami continues to craft tea utensils using techniques passed down through generations. Their beautiful forms are crafted on a potter's wheel and hand-painted by artisans.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach carefully painted stroke of the pattern exudes a delicacy and warmth that cannot be achieved by machine, making this a masterpiece that you will grow to love the more you use it. The pottery's craftsmanship and aesthetic sense are evident in this pottery, which has been producing high-quality tea utensils for many years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Shoami kiln history)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter training under Shibata Nyoami in 1930, the first generation Shoami opened his own kiln.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn 1993, the second generation Shoami took over.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kiln primarily produces porcelain blue-and-white, overglaze, kouchin, and brocade utensils for sencha and matcha tea ceremonies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kiln also produces porcelains other than tea ceremonies, such as tableware and incense burners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn 2022, the third generation Shoami took over.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKiln: Shoami (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShaping: Wheel-thrown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Gas kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Porcelain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 12.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 9cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: 130ml full, 100ml usable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 150g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: As this is a handmade product, slight variations may occur between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe bottom of the lid is long, preventing water from leaking between the body and the lid when pouring. Pressing the hole on the lid will not stop the water from flowing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto Ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto Ware is a type of potteries ware made in Kyoto City. Beginning in the Edo period (circa 1800), with the rise of the tea ceremony, many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were produced. It flourished against the backdrop of Kyoto's sophisticated culture, with the patronage of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in ceramics with vivid colors such as blue and white porcelain, red porcelain, and gold porcelain, as well as intricately crafted ceramics. They incorporate a variety of techniques and styles, and have a high level of aesthetic sense and modeling technique.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須\/茶壺専門店　東山堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013951025433,"sku":null,"price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8745\/6025\/files\/shonzui-blue-and-white-porcelain-teapot-1.jpg?v=1772253592"},{"product_id":"dragon-blue-and-white-porcelain-teapot-a","title":"Kyoto ware Shoami kiln colored dragon teapot 130ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto Shoami kiln dragon pattern porcelain teapot for Chinese and Taiwanese teas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;A soft, hand-painted dragon design\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe greatest appeal of this teapot is the dragon design hand-painted by a skilled artisan. While typical dragon paintings evoke a powerful and heroic impression, Shoami's dragons are characterized by a soft and elegant atmosphere.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe dragon, painted with delicate brushstrokes, is dynamic yet serene, exuding an intimate quality befitting tea utensils for everyday use. Combined with the beautiful colors of the painted design, this is a masterpiece that will delight your eyes with every use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Shoami's Skills and Traditional Tea Ceremony Utensils\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a traditional Kyoto kiln, Shoami continues to craft tea utensils using techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is characterized by its beautiful form, created on a potter's wheel, and its hand-painted design by artisans.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pattern, meticulously painted with each stroke, exudes a delicacy and warmth that cannot be achieved by machine, making it a masterpiece that you will grow to love the more you use it. You can sense the solid technique and aesthetic sense of a pottery maker that has been producing high-quality tea utensils for many years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Shoami History)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1930: After training under Shibata Nyoami, the first Shoami opened his own business.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1993: The second Shoami took over.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kiln primarily produces porcelain blue-and-white, overglaze, kouchin, and tea utensils for sencha and matcha tea ceremonies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kiln also produces ceramics other than tea ceremonies, such as tableware and incense burners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2022: The third Shoami took over.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKiln: Shoami (Kyoto)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShaping: Wheel-thrown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Underglaze - Gas kiln \/ Overglaze - Electric kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType: Porcelain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: Total length 13cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 8.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: Full capacity 130ml, working capacity 100ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approximately 163g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: As this is a handmade product, slight variations may occur between each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe bottom of the lid is long, preventing water from leaking between the body and the lid. Pressing the hole on the lid will not stop the water from flowing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Kyoto ware\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKyoto ware is a type of ceramic ware produced in Kyoto City. Beginning in the Edo period (circa 1800), with the rise of the tea ceremony, many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were produced. It flourished against the backdrop of Kyoto's sophisticated culture, supported by temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey specialize in vibrantly colored ceramics such as blue and white, red enamel, and gold leaf, as well as intricately crafted ceramics. 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It is a delicate technique in which a frame is painted with clay and then painted within the frame in various colors. It features three-dimensional contours and is carefully finished to prevent color mixing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKochi ware is a type of ceramic originally produced in northern Vietnam (formerly known as Kochi) and was introduced to Japan around the 16th century. The technique was passed down to Kyoto potters, and from the mid-Edo period (around 1700) onwards, it developed into one of the most representative decorative techniques of Kyoto ware. Kochi ware with a yellow base is particularly known as \"yellow Kochi\" and is highly prized for its gorgeous and elegant appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe phoenix depicted on this teapot is a sacred bird that has long been a symbol of good fortune. Its graceful form and gorgeous feathers are vividly rendered using the yellow Kochi technique. The phoenix is ​​said to bring peace and prosperity, making it a beloved auspicious motif for teatime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt;Shoami's Skills and Traditional Tea Ceremony Utensils\u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShoami, a traditional Kyoto kiln, continues to create tea utensils using techniques passed down through generations. Their beautiful forms, crafted on a potter's wheel, and hand-painted designs by artisans are distinctive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe patterns, carefully painted with each stroke, exude a delicacy and warmth that cannot be achieved by machine, making this a masterpiece that you will grow to love the more you use it. 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