{"title":"Yoshikazu Kondo (Gissui) | Tokoname Potter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Yoshikazu Kondo (近藤 義和 · 義翠)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu Kondo, known as Gissui (義翠), is a Tokoname potter associated with Gissui Tōen in Aichi Prefecture. Japanese cooperative and prefectural listings identify his work with tea ware, craft objects and pottery instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTokoname’s ceramics tradition brings together careful vessel design and technical experience with clay. At Great Zakka, discover teapots attributed to Kondo under the Gissui name.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handcrafted-honshudei-teapot-by-kondo-gissui-近藤義翠-230cc","title":"Handcrafted Honshudei Teapot by Kondō Gissui 近藤義翠 230cc","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"95\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"117\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eKondō Gissui（近藤義翠）\u003c\/strong\u003e (real name: \u003cstrong data-end=\"155\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eKondō Yoshikazu（近藤義一）\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a renowned Japanese ceramic artist known for his work in \u003cstrong data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eTokoname-yaki（常滑焼）\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's six ancient kilns. He has been officially recognized by the Japanese government as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"341\"\u003eTraditional Craftsman（伝統工芸士）\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prestigious title awarded to artisans who have made exceptional contributions to traditional crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eCeramic Career and Artistic Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"519\"\u003eKondō Gissui（近藤義翠） is especially acclaimed for his Tokoname-yaki（常滑焼） \u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"589\"\u003ekyusu（急須）\u003c\/strong\u003e (side-handled teapots), and he is highly skilled in using the rare \u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"670\"\u003ehonshudei（本朱泥）\u003c\/strong\u003e clay. This clay is rich in iron and produces a distinctive red hue when fired. Over time and with use, the teapot’s surface develops a natural luster and smoothness. Due to urban development, honshudei（本朱泥） clay has become increasingly scarce, making his works even more valuable to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eHis creations blend traditional and contemporary aesthetics, characterized by simple forms and elegant lines. They reflect the Japanese \u003cstrong data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003ewabi-sabi（侘寂）\u003c\/strong\u003e philosophy, which finds beauty in simplicity and imperfection. 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He often uses the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003esujihiki（筋挽き）\u003c\/strong\u003e technique—engraving fine lines on the teapot’s surface to enhance both texture and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eHistorical Background of Tokoname-yaki（常滑焼）\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003eTokoname-yaki（常滑焼）, one of Japan’s six oldest kilns, dates back to the Heian period (around the 12th century). It is known for its red clay and highly functional tea ware. During the Edo period, with the growth of tea culture, Tokoname potters began refining red clay to create more delicate teapots. 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