Taka Toshifumi Hanazume Houhin Japanese Teapot Set with 5 Tea cups
This Japanese teapot set comprises a houhin, a yuzamashi and five tea cups handpainted by Taka Toshifumi. All pieces feature the vibrant yet delicate hanazume patterns on a black background. Hanazume, meaning "filled with flowers," showcases an array of elegantly detailed floral designs. Among the diverse flowers, gold embellishments emit a subtle shimmer. The overall aesthetic exudes a refined, sophisticated quality.
A houhin is a teapot without a handle and is designed to brew premium quality Japanese tea leaves that need to be infused at lower temperatures. The triangular cup is called a yuzamashi which is a small pitcher used to cool boiled hot water to the appropriate temperature suited to make aromatic and rich tea.
While inheriting the hanazume style, Taka Toshifumi has also incorporated his own insights and innovations. He preserves the traditional hanazume motifs at the heart of his pieces, surrounding them with his original designs. In the past, the colors of the flowers were highly saturated and quite deep in hue. Taka skillfully blends traditional opulence with contemporary aesthetics, aiming for visual harmony while ensuring that the overall effect is not too intense for today’s audience.
Taka Toshifumi, born in 1965, is a renowned Japanese craftsman specializing in Kutani ware. He not only preserves his family's traditional methods but also continually innovates, keeping Kutani ware vibrant and unique in modern art.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1 houhin, 1 yuzamashi, and 5 cups
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Dimension: [Houhin with lid] 13 cm (5.1 in) x 9.5 cm (3.7 in) x 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
[Yuzamashi] 9.5 cm (3.7 in) x 5 cm (1.9 in) x 7 cm (2.7 in)
[Cup] D 6.2 cm (2.4 in) x H 4 cm (1.6 in)
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Capacity: [Houhin] 90 ml (3.0 oz)
[Yuzamashi] 40 ml (1.3 oz)
[Cup] 40 ml (1.3 oz) - Material: Porcelain
- Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani ware
- Artist: Taka Toshifumi
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Taka Toshifumi brings his unique interpretation and innovation to the hanazume style, which was originally created around 1913. Unlike the traditional approach with its deep, saturated hues, he chooses lighter colors, steering away from realistic depictions.
He also introduces creative variations in the shapes of the flowers. The combination of black and gold imparts a sophisticated, classic aura, while the use of lighter colors for the flowers lends the overall design a modern, airy feel, making it more vibrant and breathable.
Hanazume, which means "filled with flowers," features a densely packed array of floral designs often accentuated with gold. Created around 1913, this design involves meticulously arranging a profusion of detailed flowers to cover nearly the entire surface, offering an all-encompassing decorative approach.
TAKA TOSHIFUMI
Taka Toshifumi, born in 1965, is a renowned Japanese craftsman specializing in Kutani ware. He studied molding techniques at Osaka University of Arts and received comprehensive ceramic arts training at the Kutani Ceramic Technical Training Institute, where he both inherited and innovated his family's Kutani ware techniques.
He not only preserves his family's traditional methods but also continually innovates, keeping Kutani ware vibrant and unique in modern art.
Taka’s work is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and unique use of color. He excels in depicting flowers, birds, people and various patterns, using soft colors and delicate brushwork to express the distinctive elegance of Kutani ware. His creations have been selected for prestigious exhibitions. He has also held solo exhibitions in cities like Vienna, Guangzhou and Dubai.
