Tokoname-yaki Shiboridashi by Jin Tanikawa - Handmade Handleless Teapot | AKIKUSA

Handcrafted Tokoname-yaki Shiboridashi by JIN TANIKAWA

Handcrafted by master potter Jin Tanikawa in Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, this shiboridashi is a testament to quiet refinement and tradition. A renowned veteran of Tokoname-yaki, Tanikawa has won numerous awards for his creations with his own clay, which are known for their elegant simplicity and tactile warmth.

Unlike a standard Kyusu which has a handle, Shiboridashi is a unique handleless vessel without an internal strainer but the 3 small notches carved into the clay, making it perfect for brewing high-grade teas like Gyokuro and Sencha. Its unique design allows the delicate leaves to open fully and release their sweetness, resulting in a perfectly flavourful cup.

The Ancient Art of Mogake (藻掛け) Firing

This piece is made with the ancient Mogake (“seaweed wrapping”) technique, where strands of natural seaweed are applied to the raw clay before firing. In the intense heat of the kiln, the seaweed burns away, leaving behind organic, flame-kissed markings that appear like flowing ink across the surface. Because this process is unpredictable, no two vessels are alike; each is a unique work of art, a collaboration of clay, fire and nature.

Made with the Prized Clay of Tokoname

This Tokoname teaware is made from the region's prized iron-rich clay. The clay not only enhances the flavour of Japanese green tea but also gives the vessel a warm, earthy presence and natural strength.

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Craftsmanship: Handcrafted in Tokoname, a pottery lineage with over 900 years of tradition
• One-of-a-Kind: The ancient Mogake technique creates unique, organic patterns that cannot be replicated
• Living Tradition: Handcrafted in Tokoname, a pottery tradition with over 900 years of history.
• Functional Beauty: The unglazed, iron-rich clay provides a tactile warmth and is believed to enhance the flavour of your tea

Product Details

+ Dimension: Approx. 110mm (Body + Spout) x H:58mm

+ Region: Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

+ Artist: Jin Tanikawa

+ Capacity: 150ml

+ Forming: Wheel-throwing

Pairs beautifully with HOKAGE Teacup