{"product_id":"handcrafted-tokoname-ware-teapot-by-昭龍","title":"HANDCRAFTED TOKONAME WARE TEAPOT BY 昭龍","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new teapot design by master craftsman Umehara Shoji（梅原昭二）, founder of the renowned Shoryu kiln in Tokoname, Japan, is exceptionally lightweight and adorned with a red ethereal Echizen lacquer pattern, reminiscent of his signature \"yuteki\" style. Umehara Shoji is celebrated in the ceramic world for his exquisite pottery craftsmanship and innovative designs, earning him the status of a master artisan. With a career spanning decades, Umehara has revitalized traditional Japanese pottery techniques while infusing them with modern aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern on this teapot draws inspiration from the legendary 12th-century Chinese Song Dynasty wares known for their iridescent, otherworldly glazes. Unlike traditional thick and heavy tenmoku glazes, the lacquered surface of this teapot maintains a light, thin, and soft-to-the-touch feel, showcasing Umehara's mastery in balancing tradition and innovation in ceramic artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName: Shoryu 昭龍（梅原昭二）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirthdate: 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirthplace: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenowned Japanese traditional craftsman specializing in kyusu (teapot) craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for being the only craftsman in Japan with the expertise to design \"TENMOKU PATTERN\" for teapots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpent numerous years developing an original TENMOKU pattern specifically suitable for teapots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized for creating exceptionally lightweight teapots with distinctive design and coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpertise in crafting Tokoname Ware, a traditional style of pottery from the Tokoname region in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccomplishments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGained fame and recognition for his mastery in the field of kyusu craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceived accolades for his innovative designs and original TENMOKU patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoryu's teapots have garnered attention for their aesthetic appeal and sensory experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis works are highly sought after by collectors and tea enthusiasts both in Japan and internationally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapacity: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Pottery\/Tokoname Ware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: Dishwasher \/NO, Microwave Oven \/NO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Please note as each piece is hand-made, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YO TO BI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46080317554977,"sku":null,"price":974.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6884\/3193\/files\/DSC08609.jpg?v=1691188017","url":"https:\/\/greatzakka.com\/en-ca\/products\/handcrafted-tokoname-ware-teapot-by-%e6%98%ad%e9%be%8d","provider":"Great Zakka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}