• Kyoyaki Shoami's potter's wheel shaping
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  • Looking at the Kyoyaki Akiami teapot fabric.
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Kyoto ware Shoami kiln Chinese children design teapot 200ml

Kyoto ware Shoami kiln Chinese children design teapot 200ml

¥27,500 JPY
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Chinese children design side handle teapot from Kyoto Shoami kiln. Chinese child motif is a traditional auspicious design depicting children at play.


It symbolizes wishes for prosperity of descendants and safety in the home, and has long been a popular decoration for tea utensils and ceramics. The adorable Chinese child depicted in pale colors adds a tranquil atmosphere to teatime.


Since the mid-Edo period (c. 1700), the Chinese child motif has been widely used in Kyoto ware, influenced by ceramics from Jingdezhen and the Ming and Qing dynasties in China.


With the rise of sencha tea culture in particular, many tea utensils featuring the Chinese child motif, reflecting literati tastes, were produced, and it has become established as one of Kyoto ware's signature designs. Shoami continues to carry on this tradition, painting Chinese child designs with delicate brushstrokes.


<Shoami's Skills and Traditional Tea Ceremony Utensils>

As a traditional Kyoto kiln Shoami continues to create tea utensils using techniques passed down through generations. Their pieces are characterized by their beautiful forms, crafted on a potter's wheel, and hand-painted by artisans.


The patterns, carefully executed with each stroke, have a delicacy and warmth that cannot be achieved by machine, making them a masterpiece that you will grow to love the more you use them. They exude the solid technique and aesthetic sense of a potter with a long history of producing high-quality tea utensils.


(Shoami History)

After training under Shibata Nyoami in 1930, the first generation Shoami opened his own business.

In 1993, the second generation Shoami took over.

They primarily produce porcelain blue-and-white, overglaze, kouchin, and brocade ware for sencha and matcha tea utensils.

They also produce ceramics other than tea utensils, such as tableware and incense burners.

In 2022, the third generation Shoami took over.


Kiln: Shoami (Kyoto)

Shaping: Wheel-thrown

Firing: Underglaze - Gas kiln / Overglaze - Electric kiln

Type: Porcelain

Size: Total length 12cm (handle end) / 10.5cm (spout end), Body diameter 8cm, Height 8cm

Capacity: Full capacity 200ml, Working capacity 160ml

Weight: Approximately 150g

Packaging: Paper box

Note: As this is a handmade product, each teapot may vary slightly.

The gap between the lid and the body of the teapot is tightly sealed. Water is less likely to leak when pouring.


<Kyoto ware>

Kyoto 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, with the patronage of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.

They specialize in vibrantly colored ceramics such as blue and white, red enamel, and gold leaf, as well as intricately crafted ceramics. Their ceramics incorporate a variety of techniques and styles, showcasing a high level of aesthetic sense and sculptural skill.

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FAQ

Which type of of tea can I brew with the teapot?

It can be used for any type of tea. However, unglazed pottery is more likely to absorb the flavor of the tea leaves. By using different tea utensils for each type of tea, you can enjoy the flavor of the tea to the fullest.

For example, in the case of Japanese tea, sencha, fukamushicha, genmaicha, and gyokuro are all in the same family, but since hojicha has a strong roasted aroma, we recommend using a different tea utensil.

However, glazed pottery or porcelain tea utensils do not absorb the flavor of the tea leaves, so they are suitable for brewing various types of tea.

How do you wash a teapot?

Please wash the teapot with water, without using detergent. Ceramic teapots easily absorb detergent ingredients, which can affect the flavor of the tea.

Tea leaves remaining in the teapot are the main cause of tea stains. After brewing tea, we recommend removing the tea leaves once they have cooled and rinsing them with water.

Moisture remaining in the teapot can cause mold. Turning the teapot upside down will help it dry faster.

We do not recommend washing it in the dishwasher. Please wash by hand.

Can I remove tea stains from a teapot?

Here's how to remove tea stains.

1. In a bowl or pot, mix 24g of baking soda with 1 liter of water at 30-40°C.

*Do not use aluminum or Teflon-coated pots as they will react with baking soda.

2. Leave the teapot in the water mentioned in step 1 for 30-60 minutes.

3. Wipe off the tea stains with a soft sponge or cotton swab. Do not use hard sponges or brushes.

4. Rinse the teapot with water.

5. Thoroughly dry the teapot.

*Baking soda water may irritate your hands, so wear rubber gloves.

Can I return the product?

We do not accept returns unless the product is damaged when the package arrives.

Each tea utensil is slightly different and may have slight distortions or scratches. Please check the images posted on our online shop in advance.

If you have any questions about the detailed condition of the product, please feel free to contact us. We can send you additional images and videos of the product.

Do you ship internationally?

We can ship to the following countries:

China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines

Are the goods antiques or second-hand goods?

All the products in the shop are new. We sell products produced by potters and kilns in Japan.