{"product_id":"tokoname-yaki-kyusu-by-miyoshi-shiori-handmade-japanese-teapot-awai","title":"Tokoname-yaki Kyusu by Miyoshi Shiori - Handmade Japanese Teapot | AWAI","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"808\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA soft, contemporary expression of Tokoname-yaki, shaped through pale glaze, rounded form and playful proportion.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eHandmade in Tokoname by ceramic artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eMiyoshi Shiori(三好史織)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this back-handled teapot brings a distinctly contemporary character to a region best known for its traditional kyusu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eIts softly rounded body is covered in a pale ivory glaze with subtle tonal variation, shifting gently between warm cream, off-white and faint grey-blue depending on the light. The surface has an almost luminous quality, allowing the glaze rather than the clay body to become the main visual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eWhat gives the teapot its strongest personality is the handle. A large circular loop is paired with a second rounded element beneath it, creating an unexpected sculptural rhythm beside the otherwise simple body. The result feels playful without losing its sense of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Artistry Behind the Teapot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lkc2j\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eA Study in Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e The near-spherical body gives the teapot a strong sculptural presence while creating a generous internal chamber for tea leaves to open during infusion.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a2o4d4\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eLayered Glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue, graphite and soft silver-grey tones move across the exterior, creating a subtle mottled finish that becomes more apparent as the teapot catches the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17t8epg\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eBalanced Proportions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded body is offset by a narrow spout and an elongated side handle, creating a visual balance between fullness and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qwow7s\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eMade by Fujita Tokuta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujita approaches Tokoname teaware from a background in contemporary ceramics, combining the technical requirements of a functional kyusu with a more individual exploration of form and surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2146\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDesigned Around the Tea\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eBeyond its sculptural appearance, the teapot remains firmly designed for brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eThe rounded chamber gives loose leaves room to circulate freely in the water, while the traditional side handle allows the pot to be lifted and poured with a controlled movement of the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eA built-in ceramic filter keeps the brewing space open without the need for a separate metal strainer, an approach commonly found in finely made Tokoname kyusu. Fujita’s other teapots also use integrated ceramic filters designed to support a clean, efficient pour. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2701\" data-content-reference-end=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1fajgjs\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2553\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Different Side of Tokoname\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eTokoname-yaki is often associated with unglazed red or dark clay teapots, where the material itself is allowed to remain visible. Miyoshi approaches the tradition from another direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003eHer work places greater emphasis on glaze, colour and atmosphere, showing how Tokoname’s long history of teapot making can continue to evolve through a more contemporary visual language. Official profiles of her work specifically note the transparency and layered quality of her glazes as a defining characteristic. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3040\" data-content-reference-end=\"3082\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003eThis teapot reflects that approach particularly well. Its form remains functional and familiar, but its pale surface and sculptural handle give it a character that feels almost closer to an artwork than a conventional kyusu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. 120mm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHandle + Body + Spout) x H:90mm\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\"\u003eMiyoshi Shiori(三好史織)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+ Capacity: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca 160ml\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46317905805356,"sku":"4024","price":288.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/AWAI_teapot1.jpg?v=1790834095","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/tokoname-yaki-kyusu-by-miyoshi-shiori-handmade-japanese-teapot-awai","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}