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Yutaro Yamada's Teapot: Beautiful Rippled Surface from Bisque Firing

Yutaro Yamada's "Yakishime Nashikawa Yohen Teapot" features a beautiful rippled pattern on its surface, characterized by a pear-skin-like texture and unique coloration from the kiln changes.

Thanks to Yutaro Yamada's exceptional skill, it is thin and lightweight yet highly durable, making it ideal for daily use. While the design is simple, the rippled pattern acts as an accent, harmonizing with various spaces, both Japanese and Western. It also boasts excellent functionality that extracts the delicious flavor of tea leaves.

The tea strainer part has finely arranged holes, ensuring excellent drainage and extracting the full flavor of the tea leaves. Utilizing Tokoname ware, this teapot, refined with both beauty and practicality, will surely enrich your daily tea time.

There's no doubt that Yutaro Yamada's teapot will add a special touch to your everyday life.

*As each item is handmade, there may be slight differences between individual pieces.

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Artist: Yutaro Yamada - Modern Teapots Utilizing the Characteristics of Tokoname Ware

Born in 1982 in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, a region long known for its teapots. His family also runs a ceramics business. In 2010, he graduated from the Ceramic Arts department of Aichi Prefectural Tokoname High School. In 2014, he studied architecture at Daido University, moving away from ceramics for a time. After briefly working, he soon returned to the world of ceramics. In 2017, he completed his studies at the Tokoname Tou no Mori Ceramic Art Institute. At the same time, he became independent as an artist of teapots and other tea ceremony utensils, separate from his family business.

Yutaro Yamada's Teapots Utilizing the Characteristics of Tokoname Ware

Yutaro Yamada's teapots are characterized by sophisticated designs that value the tradition of Tokoname ware while incorporating a modern sensibility. The moment you pick one up, you'll be surprised by its lightness and precision. The light and thinly crafted teapot offers an astonishingly comfortable fit, and its familiar feel in the hand is as if it were an extension of your own hand.

Yutaro Yamada's teapots feature a exquisite blend of practicality and beauty. The shape of the spout, the placement of the handle, and the comfortable feel with every use give his works a special appeal. These are works that are beautiful to look at, and their charm is further enhanced when you actually hold them.

Tokoname ware is known for its red clay and highly permeable glaze. Yutaro Yamada utilizes this Tokoname red clay, cherishing the warmth that emerges from the earth. Using this clay, his teapots convey a warmth that allows you to truly relax when you hold them. The simple texture inherent in the clay and the soft quality visible after firing envelop the user.

Furthermore, Yutaro Yamada has developed his own unique glazes, maximizing the characteristics of Tokoname ware glazes while incorporating new sensibilities. As a result, his teapots exude a captivating luster and possess a beautiful texture that seems to stop time. The glossy brilliance of the glaze allows you to feel its beauty with every use.

Works of Tokoname Ware with Lightness, Precision, and Beauty

Yutaro Yamada's works are crafted to be as light and thin as possible. While the lightness contributes to ease of use, the meticulously designed details also provide visual enjoyment. Each piece is beautiful from every angle, like a work of art, captivating you with its beauty every time you pick it up. Furthermore, in addition to ease of pouring and holding, the internal design, carefully crafted to allow tea leaves to expand naturally, offers a comfortable experience for the user. All these elements harmonize within a single work, truly showcasing their value in daily use.

*Due to being handmade, there may be individual differences in color and shape. Please enjoy the unique texture of handmade products.