Tokusa Japanese Teapot 15.2 oz (450 ml)

Featuring the distinctive nami-yu glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this teapot boasts a natural base color in cream. With the tokusa (horsetail) design, you're treated to the classic elegance of this traditional pattern, enhancing your tea-drinking moments. 

The delicate technique of underglaze painting is employed to give life to the tokusa design, innovatively adapted and developed by craftsperson Taniguchi. Instead of the conventional blue, this design incorporates three colors, adding warmth and depth to the hand-drawn lines. 

The teapot's handle, masterfully shaped from a branch, creates a harmonious contrast with the stoneware's smoothness, complemented by the organic texture of wood. A solitary camellia bloom, captured in gentle brushstrokes, enhances the spout's graceful form. Each rotation of the pot reveals the full splendor of the tokusa design. 

Tosen Kiln

Tosen Kiln was founded in 1868 as a Kiyomizu ware wholesaler. In 1944, it established a production studio in Mukomachi, a suburb of Kyoto, marking the beginning of full-scale Kiyomizu ware production. Today, the kiln operates in Gojo, Kyoto, continuing its legacy of craftsmanship.

Dedicated to refining its techniques and artistic sensibilities, Tosen Kiln embraces Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship while adapting it for the modern era. Drawing inspiration from Edo-period master potter Nonomura Ninsei, it preserves his precise lathing techniques and luminous painting styles, blending them with clean lines and warm tones to create pieces that resonate with contemporary aesthetics.

Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware, collectively known as Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, are celebrated pottery styles from Kyoto. Known for their vibrant designs, finely sculpted forms, and dedication to handcrafted detail, these wares reflect Kyoto’s distinctive sense of beauty and artistic refinement.

Defined by a long-cultivated diversity, Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware have drawn on techniques and styles from pottery traditions across Japan, evolving into a richly expressive and distinctly Kyoto art form. Recognized as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977, they continue to be cherished for their cultural depth and everyday appeal.