{"title":"Gisui (義翠)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYoshikazu Kondo (近藤義和), known by his artist name Gisui (義翠), has devoted more than six decades to the art of ceramics. Born on January 19, 1947, Kondo entered the world of pottery at the age of fifteen, immediately after graduating from junior high school. In 1962, he began under the guidance of Kita Osamu Takasuke I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor decades, Kondo has explored the relationship between tea culture and ceramic design. As an instructor of the Gyokusen School of the All Japan Sencha Tea Association, he possesses a profound understanding of the needs of tea practitioners and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hon-shudei-nasu-gata-tokoname-teapot-200ml","title":"Hon-Shudei Nasu-gata Tokoname Teapot - 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a classic eggplant shape and is made from hon-shudei (本朱泥) clay, the original unblended version of the iconic Tokoname shudei (朱泥) clay, known for its brick-red colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. Compared to the modern blended varieties, hon-shudei has a softer colour and slightly coarser texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot's direct ceramic filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, but is best suited for traditional sencha and may clog if used with fukamushi (deep-steamed) sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kyusu comes in its original kiribako (桐箱 - paulownia wood box) signed and sealed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gisui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49173551448316,"sku":"US-K231","price":372.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/6838\/5447\/files\/Tezumi-US-K231-5.webp?v=1780951513"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tezumi.com\/collections\/gisui.oembed","provider":"Tezumi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}