Product Description
<About Kintsugi Part>
After carefully filling in the slight chip on the top of the teapot and joining the broken cups using urushi (Japanese natural lacquer) without any misalignment, finishing with the 24-karat gold powder by sprinkling to decorate the joined parts. To increase the luster of Kintsugi portion, the vessel is carefully polished with polishing powder on the fingers at last.
<About the Original Vessel provided by T.NISHIKAWA & CO., INC,>
On the cup, cute butterflies are hand-painted on beautiful yellow vessels as if heaping them up with a traditional technique.
The teapot is hand-painted with beautiful peonies using the same technique.
This Kyoto wares have been broken by the earthquake.
Kyoto ware made in Kyoto is said to contain all of Japan's pottery techniques, and has been the center of Japanese culture for over 1000 years, producing a wide variety of pottery.
T.NISHIKAWA & CO., INC, the manufacturer of this vessel, was established over 100 years ago and has been making pieces that satisfy overseas customers, mainly for export.
Kyoto wares are completed by a division of labor among professional craftsmen specializing in different fields such as molding, painting, glazing, and firing.
To avoid wasting the diligent efforts their craftsmen put into handmaking each piece, we have decided to sell unused pieces that were broken or chipped in our web store after they have been repaired through our Kintsugi.
Click here to see the production process and techniques of Kyoto ware.
<Thoughts Behind the Piece>
Butterflies have been used as a design for auspicious occasions because of their beautiful shape and the dainty sight of their flight. The three-dimensional glassy like pattern on the surface of the vessel shows the high skill of the ceramic artist. Hope these vessels applied with a fine three-dimensional Kintsugi would make a gorgeous addition to your life.
Why don't you spend a mindful time with one-of-a-kind Kintsugi pottery?
May you feel the beauty of the imperfection of Kintsugi.
All materials we use are natural and do not have any risks of toxicity.
The piece comes with a Paulownia box, including care advises and a certificate of origin and quality.
Product Details
Size
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Teapot Ø160 H90mm / 220ml (Incl. handle and spouts) Cup Ø80 H55mm / 55ml |
Weight
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Material
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Vessel: Porcelain Kintsugi portion: the 24K gold, natural Japanese lacquer |
Production Days |
2 months |
Kintsugi Artist
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Nobuyasu Suginaka, Shiga JAPAN |
Producer of vessel
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T.NISHIKAWA & CO., INC., Kyoto JAPAN |
Usage |
Tableware (food-safe) |