Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot
Tokusa Kyusu Teapot

Tokusa Kyusu Teapot

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Elevate your daily ritual with the historic Tajimi ceramic Tokusa Kyusu Teapot, where centuries of Japanese tradition beautifully converge with modern design. This exquisite teapot invites you to experience the art of Japanese tea in its purest form.

Crafted with a serene base of deep blacks and sophisticated grays, the Tokusa Kyusu is adorned with a striking "Tokusa" pattern—vibrant yellow rays that radiate outwards, transforming your space with a refined accent. Much like stars twinkling in the night sky, its dynamic design shifts with every angle, promising to turn your everyday tea time into an extraordinary moment of tranquility and beauty.

Designed for ultimate convenience, this Kyusu features a built-in tea strainer, ensuring you're always ready to brew your favorite Japanese teas. From the moment it arrives, you can effortlessly indulge in an authentic tea experience, savoring every sip to your heart's content.

The Rich History and Aesthetic of historic Tajimi ceramic

The Tokusa Kyusu is a proud descendant of historic Tajimi ceramic (traditional Tajimi pottery), a celebrated Japanese pottery with a thousand-year legacy. Originating during the Momoyama period alongside the flourishing tea ceremony, historic Tajimi ceramic has been predominantly produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It played a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic sensibilities of Japan, particularly during the era when the profound culture of "wabi-sabi" blossomed, earning deep admiration from countless tea masters.

historic Tajimi ceramic encompasses a diverse array of styles, each with its unique charm:

  • Kise-Seto: Characterized by its refined pale yellow hues.
  • Seto-Guro: Known for its lustrous, deep black glaze.
  • Shino: Distinguished by its soft, milky white appearance.
  • Oribe: Celebrated for its distinctive green patterns and innovative forms.

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic remains deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese life, accounting for over half of all ceramic tableware produced in the country.

As each Tokusa Kyusu is meticulously handcrafted, slight variations in color, texture, and finish are inherent. These subtle differences are not imperfections, but rather the unique hallmarks of authentic historic Tajimi ceramic, inviting you to cherish the individual character of your piece.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Capacity 400 cc (13.5 fl oz)
Weight 300 g (0.7 lbs)