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Made by Mr. Nobuo Tani
Mr. Tani was born in 1957.
He is a graduate of the Kyoto Craft & Textile University.
Mr. Tani is considered to be an intelligent, personable, gentleman.
In his wares, he regards the intended use of the piece to be as important as the design style he selects for each piece.
Mr. Tani has won many prizes in Japan for his Traditional Craft Exhibitions, as well as for his Modern Art Exhibits.
Since these teacups are made from a clay consisting of fine particles, the surface is smooth.
These teacups are considered to be a more modern, sophisticated style as opposed to the traditional, natural Shigaraki ware.
This teacup is entitled, Yukidode which means thaw, or snow melt. A time of year considered to be a time of new beginnings.
The band of white glaze simulates the snow thawing on mountain tops.
Specially packaged in a wooden box.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.
Free shipping on all tea ware items!
(about Shigaraki-ware)
Shigaraki is one of the six major old Japanese kilns.
Begun in 743 A.D., the Shigaraki kiln has produced traditional Japanese ware for over 250 years, and holds the distinction of being the oldest kiln.
Shigaraki, located near Kyoto, was once the capital of Japan. The soil was found to be rich in clay that was suitable for pottery. Because of the location and the abundance of clay Shigaraki prospered due to the pottery production.
RIKYU SEN (1522-1581) was the Master and Founder of the tea ceremony. Rikyu Sen used only the tea set, which was made in Shigaraki. It is because of this auspicious beginning that Shigaraki is so famously regarded.
Shigaraki ware is characterized by its natural, simplistic style and grace of the combination of the clay and feldspar.
The style and taste of Shigaraki ware depends on the combination of the glaze (Yuyaku), the clay, and the firing temperature of the kiln.
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