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Blackened Kushime Teapot
Handmade blackened kushime teapot by master artisan Reiko Koie in the ancient pottery city of Tokoname
$ 338.00
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Finely crafted kushime (comb-lined) teapot made from a dark variation of Tokoname’s famous red shudei clay and fired in a reduction chamber, which causes the natural clay surface to transform into a rich matte black patina. It is finished in the shudashi (vermillion) style by removing of a thin layer of the blackened surface on subtle details to reveal the original color of the clay. The clay sasame (fine mesh) filter ensures a smooth pour, making it ideal for all types of loose-leaf tea. Tokoname teapots are prized for enhancing the flavor of fine tea and bringing out the sweetness of green tea in particular.
Masterfully crafted by artisan Reiko Koie at Tokoname-yaki kiln, one of Japan’s six ancient kilns dating back to the 12th century. Koie-san is one of several master artisans from this region who have have been officially designated as Intangible Cultural Property Holders. This blackened kushime teapot is appropriately presented in a paulowina wood (princess wood) box stamped with the artisan's kiln mark.
Handmade Japanese tea wares are referred to as Kogei in Japan; the concept that beauty resides in the artisan’s work through nuances, wabi-sabi (irregularities), and defining differences between each piece.
Tokoname-yaki wares are made of extremely dense clay, slowly absorbing the subtle aromas of tea with each use. Before the first steep, it is recommended to soak the teapot in warm water for 20 minutes allowing moisture to enter the pores and prime the teapot. After each use, simply rinse in lukewarm water and towel-dry. Let stand in a well-ventilated location and fully dry between steeps to aid the seasoning process.
Made in Tokoname, Japan
Made by Master Artisan Reiko (Hiroshi Koie)
Dimensions: 15.5cm (6.1") width including handle; 9.3cm (3.7") height
Capacity: 360 ml
Description
Finely crafted kushime (comb-lined) teapot made from a dark variation of Tokoname’s famous red shudei clay and fired in a reduction chamber, which causes the natural clay surface to transform into a rich matte black patina. It is finished in the shudashi (vermillion) style by removing of a thin layer of the blackened surface on subtle details to reveal the original color of the clay. The clay sasame (fine mesh) filter ensures a smooth pour, making it ideal for all types of loose-leaf tea. Tokoname teapots are prized for enhancing the flavor of fine tea and bringing out the sweetness of green tea in particular.
Masterfully crafted by artisan Reiko Koie at Tokoname-yaki kiln, one of Japan’s six ancient kilns dating back to the 12th century. Koie-san is one of several master artisans from this region who have have been officially designated as Intangible Cultural Property Holders. This blackened kushime teapot is appropriately presented in a paulowina wood (princess wood) box stamped with the artisan's kiln mark.
Handmade Japanese tea wares are referred to as Kogei in Japan; the concept that beauty resides in the artisan’s work through nuances, wabi-sabi (irregularities), and defining differences between each piece.
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Preparation
Tokoname-yaki wares are made of extremely dense clay, slowly absorbing the subtle aromas of tea with each use. Before the first steep, it is recommended to soak the teapot in warm water for 20 minutes allowing moisture to enter the pores and prime the teapot. After each use, simply rinse in lukewarm water and towel-dry. Let stand in a well-ventilated location and fully dry between steeps to aid the seasoning process.
Product Details
Made in Tokoname, Japan
Made by Master Artisan Reiko (Hiroshi Koie)
Dimensions: 15.5cm (6.1") width including handle; 9.3cm (3.7") height
Capacity: 360 ml
