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- Kyo ware / Kiyomizu ware "Shikisaika (Flower)" S0497 Tea Cup 160ml & 220ml (set of 2 size)
Kyo ware / Kiyomizu ware "Shikisaika (Flower)" S0497 Tea Cup 160ml & 220ml (set of 2 size)
Description
This is a work by Toshiya Kiln - Toshiya Iguri - that makes pottery with a warm and gentle expression, such as baking. cup bowl is a teacup that is still widely used in Japanese households. It was transmitted from China with tea in the Heian period and became popular in the Edo period. It is a genital vessel used exclusively by each family member, and there are "group cups" used by each couple. Because it has excellent heat insulation, it is suitable for drinking hot tea, pour up to about 6 parts and have a non-hot part at the top.
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", is a brand of Nishikawa Teizaburo Shoten that proposes new way to enjoy Kyoyaki and Shimizu ware. Boldly incorporate Western shades and motifs into your paintings, or combine traditional teas in unexpected ways. Please enjoy the fresh kyoto glamour.
Japanese Traditional Arts and Crafts/KYOTO WARE/KIYOMIZU WARE
"About Kyoyaki and Shimizu Ware Nishikawa Sadasaburo Shoten"
Ancient Kyoto is Gojozaka. Nishikawa Sadasaburo Shoten has a shop in the area where pottery kilns and ceramics are line up. Since our founding in 1917, we have been selling ceramics and porcelain, mainly Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, both domestically and internationally. The first owner, Sadasaburo Nishikawa, exhibited at the 1958 World Expo in Belgium and introduced Kiyomizu ware, and the second generation Mr. Kentaro began to handle excellent Japanese traditional crafts and miscellaneous goods.
, the current president of the Japanese national team, took over from his earlier generation, working hard to promote the sale of Kiyomizu ware and traditional Japanese crafts, as well as disseminating excellent Japanese traditional culture to the world.
As a long-established company that will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary, we export various items such as tea utensils, Buddhist utensils, iron products, lacquerware, kimonos, antiques, tableware, and gift items to dozens of countries around the world, including the Middle East, Southeast Asian countries, China, and Australia.
"About Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki
In Kyoto, which has been the center of Japanese cuisine and tea ceremony since ancient times, Uzuwa has also achieved an unparalleled development. The elaborate paintings on every corner and the bold layering of glazes make you feel the grandeur of nature, but the unexpected combination of patterns and colors stirs your imagination. In order to respond to the diverse needs of discerning Kyoto towns, chefs, and tea master, craftsmen have been creating ceramics with various expressions by grinding the rokuro with their own hands and lavishing their skills and wisdom. At the same time, it also built up a unique production form that went back and down the kiln many times and went through multiple processes. Kyoto's unique ceramics "Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki", which were born in this way, have been designated as traditional crafts by the government, and still vividly color the Japanese culinary landscape.
"History of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki"
Kiyomizu-yaki is a Kyoto-yaki that was baked in front of the gate of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is the origin of the name "Kiyomizu". Eventually, the number of potters increased in addition to the area around Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so they were collectively called "Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki".
kiyomizu ware began production in the Momoyama period, and in the early Edo period, Nonomura Ninsei, the founder of Kyo-yaki color painting, completed brilliant and gently colored ceramics. Ogata Kenzan, who was taught the pottery method, created his own ceramics and built a heyday. (*The older brother of Ogata Inuizan, who is 5 years older than him, is Korin Ogata, a well-known Rinpa adult.
and in the latter half of the 18th century, Okuda 頴 river succeeded in producing porcelain for the first time in Kyoto, and recovered the first Kuresu akae and Koto ware at the end of the Ming and Qing periods. Since then, many potters have created their own old-time dyes and red paintings, and many talented master artists have created their own designs and techniques, and Kyoto has become a mecca for Japanese ceramics.
delicate and elegant Kiyomizu ware with thin making and beautiful design using advanced ro-ro technique. Even now, after the change of the times, it is highly valued as a high-quality ceramic backed by Kyoto culture.
the "Request for purchase of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki
" are all manufactured by hand and by hand. Depending on the manufacturing time, the dimensions and capacity displayed with the product to be delivered, and the color pattern of the photo may be slightly different. In addition, because of the earth (pottery), there may be some distortion or a small blacksint. Please understand in advance.
*Also, if the stock is out, you may have about 1 to 2 months to deliver.
"Handling of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki"
among the ceramics are porcelain (stone) and pottery (earthenware). Pottery is water absorbent and breathable, and the more you use it for a long time, the more taste and taste you will get.
How to use it well
If you soak it in lukewarm water before using it and let the dough contain moisture in advance, it will be easier to get tea astringency, stains, etc.
, pottery is water absorbent, and if you leave it absorbing dirt along with moisture, it will cause mold to occur. After use, rinse with clean water, dry well, and store.
, the particles of the fabric are coarser than porcelain, so please be especially careful when handling it.
Colored ceramics
Please avoid using ceramics with colored paintings, gold and silver colors, such as microwave ovens. This may cause the glaze to melt or the colored picture to peel off.
coloration can oxidize and color over time. If it is blackened, it will revive beauty if you can lightly polish it with a special polisher or eraser. Do not use bleach.
please note that
products of the cross glaze may be damaged by sudden temperature changes such as sudden pouring of boiling water.
avoid long-term exposure to strong acids such as umeboshi and salted kelp. This may cause color change and damage.
the
of the through-ins uses glass glaze for glaze (uwagsuki), and it has a fine baboon called a tinge. This is an elegant feature not found in other ceramics.
Precautions for using
may be damaged by sudden temperature changes such as pouring boiling water or pouring it on an open flame.
the bottom on a coated tray, lacquer table, etc., it may scratch.
strongly with a cleanser or a nylon deflection with abrasive. This may cause the gold to peel off or scratch the surface.
use in microwave ovens, gas products, etc.
refrain from using it in the dishwasher. This may cause scratches on the surface.
. Do not put on an
about an iron kettle teapot. Anti-rust horrows on the inside of iron kettle teapots can crack weakly in heat. The supplied tea strainer is made of stainless steel.
Brand Quality
Shipping Cost
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The overseas shipping is provided by Japan Post Co., Ltd.
*shipping fee automatically calculated based on the weight of your order according to EMS rates. The shipping fee depends on the weight. - See more details of International charges other than shipping fee
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The shipping in Japan is provided by Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.
We fix the shipping fee to a nationwide flat fee 660JPY per parcel, but in case your order over 20,000JPY in total without consumption tax of 10% and any handling charges, the shipping is free of charge.
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