Tokoname-yaki teapot made in Japan [Masterpiece] Teruyuki black clay inro two-colored stamped teapot

A Tokoname ware masterpiece, this teapot shows off the craftsman's skill!

Teruyuki's specialty is the technique of "printing".

It is said that one teapot has 100 to 200 prints.

It is not just stamping, but is done carefully and with care, sparing no time or effort.

Since they are handmade, each one varies slightly in color and size. Please enjoy the individuality of the pottery.

■Masterpiece

Tokoname teapots are beautiful works of art with a deep skill,

and Tokoname has produced many skilled craftsmen.

Each of these craftsmen has their own unique characteristics,

which are greatly reflected in the production of tea utensils.

To honor their achievements and protect traditional cultural heritage,

the government created the title of "Traditional Craftsman" in 1973.

Furthermore, the Japan Traditional Craftsmen Association was established, which exercises its authority to manage and certify traditional craftsmen, and there are currently 36 registered Tokoname ware traditional craftsmen. They continue to explore the path of pottery and seek further progress. ■Tokoname: One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, a town of pottery steeped in history. Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, located on the west coast of the Chita Peninsula facing Ise Bay, is the gateway to Chubu Centrair International Airport, and is known nationwide as a town of pottery with a long, narrow shape stretching 6km east to west and 16km north to south. Tokoname ware, which has a history spanning a thousand years, is counted as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.