{"product_id":"tokoname-yaki-kyusu-by-kansuke-omata-handmade-japanese-teapot-tsuru","title":"Tokoname-yaki Kyusu by Kansuke Omata - Handmade Japanese Teapot | TSURU","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHandmade in Tokoname by \u003cstrong\u003eKansuke Omata (小俣冠丞)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kyusu reflects the young potter's deeply material approach to teapot making, where the character of the clay is considered as carefully as the form itself.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmata works beyond standard commercially prepared clay, processing and blending different raw earths to achieve the qualities he seeks in strength, texture and brewing performance. His approach begins with function, but leaves ample room for the natural character of the material to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe spherical body provides space for tea leaves to open and circulate during infusion, while the elongated \u003cstrong\u003eyokode side handle\u003c\/strong\u003e offers controlled pouring with a natural movement of the wrist. A built-in ceramic filter keeps the construction entirely in clay and allows the leaves to infuse freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMogake (藻掛け): Seaweed and Fire\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the stone-grey body, delicate organic lines spread around the shoulder and continue down the rounded form. These markings are created through \u003cstrong\u003eMogake (藻掛け)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional Tokoname firing technique with roots dating back to the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore firing, strands of seaweed are carefully arranged around the clay. In the intense heat of the kiln, minerals and salts naturally present in the seaweed react with the surface, leaving behind irregular traces of colour where the two meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBecause the final markings depend on the shape and placement of the seaweed as well as the conditions inside the kiln, the pattern cannot be precisely repeated. \u003cstrong\u003eEach teapot carries its own record of clay, seaweed and fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollection Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Tokoname by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKansuke Omata\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron-rich clay that enhances tea flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic side-handle for smooth, controlled pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in ceramic filter for a clean, seamless brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. 100mm (Body + Spout) x 115mm (Body + Handle) x H:70mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Tokoname, Aichi, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+ Artist: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKansuke Omata (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e小俣冠丞)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Forming: Wheel-throwing\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs beautifully with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/hokage-bizen-handmade-ceramic-teacup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHOKAGE Bizen-yaki Teacup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069027078188,"sku":"4022","price":318.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/TSURU_Teapot1.jpg?v=1788228179","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/tokoname-yaki-kyusu-by-kansuke-omata-handmade-japanese-teapot-tsuru","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}