{"product_id":"yamada-mogake-black-yoko","title":"Teapot \/ Yamada Yutaro \/ Mogake Black \/ Yokote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a kyusu (teapot) made by Yutaro Yamada, one of Tokoname's leading young artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[About usability]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major characteristic of his work is its ease of use.\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is made very \u003cstrong\u003elightly\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can pour hot water without feeling it heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe size is also \u003cstrong\u003ecompact\u003c\/strong\u003e, so even women can handle it with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the holes in the tea strainer are handmade. The mesh is very fine, so you can use it without problems even for fukamushi sencha (deep-steamed green tea).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach kyusu has a tea strainer of the appropriate size, and the angle of attachment is also adjusted, so all the kyusu have excellent water drainage, making the \u003cstrong\u003emoment of pouring enjoyable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is also distinctive; as shown in the image, it is held by pinching it with the index and middle fingers.\u003cbr\u003eThis makes it easy to turn your hand and stabilizes the pouring of hot water. With a regular kyusu, this grip would feel heavy and put a little strain when hot water is poured in, but Yutaro-san's kyusu has a comfortable fit and lightness that doesn't feel like a burden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended water volume\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100ml to 120ml (please fill up to the middle of the tea strainer as a guide.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[About the design]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design features are the clay, patterns, and color.\u003cbr\u003eHe goes to the mountains of Tokoname to find the clay himself. After letting it rest for several years to remove harshness, it results in a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful finish with fewer surface scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe also expresses stylish patterns using a traditional technique called \"mokake.\"\u003cbr\u003eBefore firing, he wraps seaweed (\"mo\") around the kyusu, imagining the finished product, to create patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegarding the color, this kyusu is fired using a method called \"reduction firing.\"\u003cbr\u003eWhen combustion proceeds in a state with insufficient oxygen, this clay turns black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter firing in the kiln, a process called \"reduction cooling\" is performed, where gas is introduced to cool the kyusu, making it \u003cstrong\u003eshiny black\u003c\/strong\u003e. This color is particularly popular among Yutaro-san's works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Profile]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYutaro Yamada\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture in 1992\u003cbr\u003eGraduated from Aichi Prefectural Tokoname High School, Ceramic Arts Department in 2010\u003cbr\u003eGraduated from Daido University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Urban Environmental Design in 2014\u003cbr\u003eCompleted Tokoname Tounomori Ceramic Art Research Institute in 2017\u003cbr\u003eBecame independent in 2017, currently active based in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*1 As each item is handmade, there may be slight differences in size. Please understand the characteristics of the product before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*2 As each item is a unique, handmade piece by the artist, it may be sold out in stores. We apologize for any inconvenience if it is sold out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"白鷺茶房","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53297536434494,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/3706\/8350\/files\/IMG_8710.jpg?v=1776404217","url":"https:\/\/shirasagi-sabou.com\/en\/products\/yamada-mogake-black-yoko","provider":"白鷺茶房","version":"1.0","type":"link"}