Tokoname-yaki Houhin by Jin Tanikawa - Handmade Handleless Kyusu | AMAIRO

Handcrafted Tokoname-yaki Houhin by JIN TANIKAWA

AMAIRO is a houhin handcrafted by Jin Tanikawa in Tokoname, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, where potters have shaped clay for over 1,000 years. Known for his mastery, Tanikawa-san works with ron-rich Tokoname clay shaping vessels that feel grounded and effortless in the hand.

A houhin is a handleless teapot traditionally used to brew delicate Japanese teas like Gyokuro and Sencha. Unlike a shiboridashi, it features a built-in spout for a clean, controlled pour.

Its carefully shaped interior guides the flow of tea, while subtle clay notches act as a natural strainer. This design allows delicate tea leaves to open gently and release their aroma & sweetness, resulting in a smooth and expressive cup.

Mogake (藻掛け) Firing: The ancient art of seaweed and flame

It is fired using the traditional Mogake (藻掛け) technique. Before firing, strands of natural seaweed are wrapped around the raw clay. In the heat of the kiln, the seaweed burns away, leaving behind flowing, organic markings shaped entirely by fire and chance. No two pieces are alike. This one is yours alone.

Collection Notes

• Master Craftsmanship: Each piece thrown by Jin Tanikawa himself, the respected Tokoname potter using clay he prepares by hand
• Designed for Fine Tea: Ideal for Gyokuro, Sencha, and other delicate Japanese teas
• One of a Kind: The Mogake markings are formed entirely by fire and seaweed ash, never designed, never predictable, never repeated
• Tea-Enhancing Material: Iron-rich Tokoname clay known to complement green tea flavours

Product Details

+ Dimension: Approx. 95mm (Body + Spout) x H:80mm

+ Region: Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

+ Artist: Jin Tanikawa

+ Capacity: 230ml

+ Forming: Wheel-throwing

Pairs beautifully with HONO Handmade Teacup

About the Jin Tanikawa

A respected Tokoname potter known for working with clay that he prepares himself. His work combines the functional precision expected of Tokoname teaware with traditional firing techniques such as Mogake, allowing every vessel to carry the natural imprint of the kiln. Each piece is individually wheel-thrown, reflecting more than nine centuries of Tokoname ceramic tradition.