Tokoname Ware Sakura Stripe Teapot
Bring a touch of calm and traditional beauty to your tea ritual with this Tokoname Ware Sakura Stripe Teapot – featuring delicate hand-painted cherry blossoms and soft – flowing white linework over a matte charcoal-black body. Its balanced side-handle, rounded form, and artisan-crafted lid make it a perfect everyday teapot that also feels like a collectible piece of Japanese art.
Made in Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, this teapot embodies over 1,000 years of ceramic heritage dating back to the late Heian period. Tokonameyaki has long produced everything from daily-use teapots and tableware to ceramic tiles, pipes, and architectural materials. In 1976, Tokoname was officially designated a Traditional Craft Production Area under Japan’s national craft preservation law.
Features
Authentic Tokonameyaki Craftsmanship: Formed from natural red clay rich in iron coated with black clay and fired at 1100C with no harmful substances.
Stainless Steel Strainer: Reliable and ideal for deep-steamed (fukamushi) teas with very fine leaves.
Hand-Painted Sakura Motifs: Each blossom and stripe is applied by skilled artisans, giving every piece a subtly unique character.
Precision-Fitted Lid: The lid and body are paired and mortised together resulting in natural polishing marks that signify true handmade craftsmanship.
Perfect Size for 2 or 3 servings: Comfortable for personal teatime or a shared pour.
Specifications
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- Origin: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Material: Tokonameyaki Ceramic (Red Clay & Black Clay Finish)
- Body Size: 15.5 cm (width), 13 cm (length), 9 cm (height with lid)
- Capacity: 300ml
How to Care for Your Tokoname Ware Teapot
To maintain the natural quality and long life of your handcrafted teapot:
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- Handwash only: Rinse gently with warm water. Avoid detergents to preserve the clays natural flavour-enhancing properties.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes: Do not shock the teapot with boiling water when it’s cold.
- Do not use in microwaves, dishwashers or on direct flame.
- Dry completely before storing to prevent moisture build-up.
- Handle the hand-fitted lid with care, the unique lid-to-body pairing is part of its artisan value.
Elegant, modern, and deeply rooted in Japanese ceramic tradition, this Tokoname Sakura Stripe Teapot is perfect for tea lovers, collectors, and anyone drawn to handcrafted artistry with meaning and history.
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