Carved Grey Tokoname Tea Set

Name: Carved Grey Tokoname Tea Set
Brand: Hotta Takumi (Kenji Kiln)
SKU: US-X49
Price: 248.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Hotta Takumi (Kenji Kiln)

$248.00

This unique Tokoname-yaki tea set consists of a kyusu (teapot) and a pair of teacups, each made from a purplish-grey clay, with a carved designed resembling scales

The teapot's built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging.

The artist, Takumi Hotta (堀田拓見), is the second generation potter of Kenji Kiln (憲児陶苑). Born in 1985, Hotta-san continues his father's practice of specialising in nerikomi wares.

Note: The colour of this clay is very difficult to capture, and may vary slightly from batch to batch due the nature of handmade ceramics and to firing conditions in the kiln.

Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century.

Today, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.