217 Vase with Seaweed Design [19]

A flower vase featuring a unique pattern created from seaweed

Yutaro Yamada's "Seaweed Patterned Vase" is a flower vase made using traditional Tokoname ware techniques.

It features a unique pattern created by wrapping seaweed around it and firing it, and when flowers are arranged in it, the contrast between the vessel and the flowers is beautifully highlighted. Its simple yet impactful design enhances any space.

We also carry many other flower vases by Yutaro Yamada. Each one has a different pattern, so please choose your favorite.

• 216 Seaweed Patterned Vase
• 218 Seaweed Patterned Vase
• 219 Seaweed Patterned Vase
• Hammered Flower Vase

With works made from carefully selected clay and delicate techniques, every day becomes a more special time. Yutaro Yamada's flower vases will undoubtedly add color to your special everyday life.

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

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

Born in 1982 in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, known as a long-standing production area for 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. He found employment once but soon returned to the world of pottery. In 2017, he completed his studies at the Tokoname Pottery Forest Ceramic Art Institute. At the same time, he became independent as a craftsman 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 incorporate a modern sensibility while valuing the traditions of Tokoname ware. The moment you pick one up, you'll be surprised by its lightness and precision. The light, thinly crafted teapots offer an astonishingly comfortable fit, and their familiar feel in your hand is as if they are an extension of your own hand.

Yutaro Yamada's teapots exquisitely balance practicality and beauty. The shape of the spout, the placement of the handle, and the comfortable sensation experienced with each use give his works a special charm. These are pieces that are beautiful to look at, and whose appeal is further enhanced when actually held in your hand.

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 evoke a comforting warmth that allows you to relax from the heart when you hold them. The rustic texture inherent to 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 that seems to stop time. The glossy brilliance of the glaze allows you to appreciate its beauty with each use.

Tokoname Ware Works with Lightness, Precision, and Beauty

Yutaro Yamada's works are crafted to be as light and thin as possible. While their lightness offers ease of use, their meticulously designed details also provide visual enjoyment. Beautiful from every angle, these pieces are like works of art, drawing you in with their beauty every time you pick them up. Meanwhile, in addition to ease of pouring and holding, the internal design is ingeniously crafted to allow tea leaves to expand naturally, providing a comfortable experience for the user. All these elements are harmoniously combined in a single piece, demonstrating their true value in everyday use.

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