Slender Bamboo Celadon Japanese Teapot

This Japanese teapot showcases the serene, pale green hues of Kosen Kiln's original celadon, crafted with natural minerals partially sourced from Okawachiyama. Its subtle elegance invites appreciation with every use.

The combination of celadon’s hues and the bamboo motif creates a refreshing design. Bamboo, which grows tall and straight toward the sky, is believed to bring good fortune and strength. It also symbolizes resilience, as it can withstand the harsh cold of winter and the intense heat of summer.

The shape of this teapot is called maru-gata, known for its versatility in accommodating various types of tea leaves. Its wide opening and curved base make it easy to clean, while the slightly flattened form allows the tea leaves to unfurl fully, extracting a rich depth of sweetness and umami.

Inside, it features both a sasame filter and a removable mesh strainer, ensuring that no tea leaves escape when pouring. Designed for easy pouring and convenience, this teapot is perfect for everyday use and also makes a great gift.

The current third generation, Kawasoe Takahiko, has a vision of "establishing Nabeshima culture" and began research and development of celadon from a different perspective from that of his grandfather. The kiln is working daily with the hope that the future of Nabeshima ware will be enriched 100 years from now. 

Nabeshima Kosen Kiln

Kosen Kiln specializes in products that use a variety of the three techniques that are characteristic of Nabeshima ware: Iro-Nabeshima (overglaze enamel), Ai-Nabeshima (sometsuke), and Nabeshima Seiji (celadon). The founder, Kawasoe Tameo, dedicated himself to studying celadon porcelain, driven by a strong desire to make it accessible to many.

The current third generation, Kawasoe Takahiko, aims to "establish Nabeshima culture" and approaches celadon research from a perspective different from his grandfather's. The kiln diligently works every day, hoping that the future of Nabeshima ware will be enriched 100 years from now.

Nabeshima ware is a type of porcelain crafted at the meticulously managed Nabeshima domain kiln. This kiln, operating as a government-run project under the direct supervision of the Saga Nabeshima domain, flourished during the early Edo period (1603–1868 CE).

For approximately 250 years, Nabeshima ware was reserved solely for exclusively for shoguns and feudal lords, with the kilns producing exquisite pieces in styles like Iro-Nabeshima (overglaze enamel), Ai-Nabeshima (sometsuke), and Nabeshima Seiji (celadon). After the feudal system ended, the kilns were privatized, welcoming new potters and giving rise to what is now known as Imari Nabeshima ware.