197 Seaweed-pattern Teacup [18]

Teacup (tea ware) with a unique pattern created by winding seaweed around it.

Yutaro Yamada's "Mogake Yunomi" is a cylindrical teacup made using traditional Tokoname ware techniques.

The Mogake chawan is a teacup with a unique pattern created using the Mogake technique, characterized by the distinctive patterns that emerge when mountain seaweed is wrapped around it and fired. It is beautiful at first glance, and its design is so appealing that it looks good just by being placed somewhere. Its lightness and thinness when held are also notable features, making it highly practical.

Yutaro Yamada's teacups are also available in different designs and sizes:

• 173 Mogake Yunomi (Vermillion)
• 180 Mogake Yunomi (Black)
• 197 Mogake Yunomi (Vermillion)

With carefully selected clay and delicate techniques, your daily tea time will become even more special. Yutaro Yamada's teacups are sure to add a special touch to your everyday life.

*Due to being handmade one by one, there may be slight individual differences.
*The numbers in the product names are product management numbers.

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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 business is also pottery manufacturing. In 2010, he graduated from the Ceramic Arts Department of Tokoname High School. In 2014, he studied architecture at Daido University, moving away from pottery. After a brief employment, he quickly returned to the world of pottery. In 2017, he completed his studies at the Tokoname Ceramic Art Research Institute. At the same time, he became independent as an artist specializing in 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 maintain 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 teapots, finished lightly and thinly, offer an astonishingly good fit, and the feel in your hand is as if it's an extension of your own hand.

Yutaro Yamada's teapots feature an exquisite harmony of practicality and beauty. The shape of the spout, the placement of the handle, and the comfort felt with each use give his works a special charm. These teapots, beautiful to look at, reveal even more of their appeal when held, making them truly captivating.

Tokoname ware is known for its red clay and highly transparent glaze. Yutaro Yamada utilizes this Tokoname red clay, valuing the warmth that emanates from the earth. Using this clay, his teapots convey a warmth that allows you to relax deeply when held. The natural, rustic texture of 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 emit a captivating luster that draws the eye, possessing a beautiful texture as if time has stood still. The glossy brilliance of the glaze allows you to appreciate its beauty with every use.

Lightness, Precision, and Beauty in Tokoname Ware Works

Yutaro Yamada's works are finished to be as light and thin as possible. While their lightness makes them easy to use, their meticulously crafted design also offers visual delight. Beautiful from every angle, each piece is like a work of art, and its beauty captivates you 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, provides a comfortable experience for the user. All these elements harmonize within each piece, revealing their true value in everyday use.

*As each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in color and shape. Please enjoy the unique texture of handmade craftsmanship.