Kushime-Oribe Kittate Tea Pot

Overview Details Shipping & Delivery Fudoh-Gama  Fudoh-gama is a small family-owned studio, situated in Toki, the heart of historic Mino-yaki pottery area in Gifu Prefecture. One of the specialties of Fudoh-Gama is Oribe style Mino-yaki earthenware, characterized by its iconic deep green glaze.  Mino-yaki Earthenware and Its Iconic Oribe Style  Mino-yaki earthenware is specialty pottery produced in the Mino Region (around current Toki City) of Gifu prefecture which began in the 7th century. Mino-yaki continues to adapt to modern lifestyles while preserving its history and tradition. One of the signature characteristics of Mino-yaki earthenware is its diversity. Mino-yaki does not adhere to a single form, as it has over 15 registered types of traditional handicraft in Japan. The best-known form is Oribe Ware, which was created by Oribe Furuta, a disciple of the influential tea ceremony master, Sen no Rikyu, at the beginning of the Edo Period in the 17th century.  Oribe Ware’s