Tokoname Chaki (Teapot)玉光吉野桜急須

Kakōsei – A Collaboration of Tokoname-yaki and Kutani-yaki   This exceptional teapot is the result of a collaboration between two of Japan’s most celebrated ceramic traditions, Tokoname-yaki and Kutani-yaki. Crafted by Tokoname’s second-generation master artisan, Hirotaka Umehara of Gyokko Kiln, the teapot is made from refined black clay. The intricate hand-painted overglaze decoration is skillfully applied by renowned Kutani artisan Tsugumori Tamura, blending time-honored techniques from both ceramic traditions into a single masterpiece.   Rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, this collaboration brings together two historic pottery regions, Tokoname and Kutani, both of which have preserved their artistry for generations. The teapot is crafted using the traditional wheel-thrown method with red clay, designed to be simple, lightweight, and easy to use. Various techniques, including delicate blue and red dot patterns, gold and silver leaf, and transfer overglaze, are combined harmoniousl