Handmade Tokoname Kyusu Teapot by Gyokko

Kyusu teapot by Tokoname artist family : Gyokko 玉光

The Umehara family’s Tokoname ware journey began in 1961 when Harutaka Umehara established the original workshop. The business expanded in 1988 under Hirotaka Umehara and continued with Yukitaka Umehara, who became president in 2013. Since its founding, the workshop has been located in Tokoname City, focusing on manufacturing and wholesaling Tokoname ware.

The tea strainer is made of ceramic and has a fine grain, the technique is called "Sasame".

What is Tokoname ware?

Made in the city of Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, also called one of the "Six Ancient Kilns" of Japan. Tokoname is among these six pottery producing towns and is considered the largest producing area among them.

※Do not put in microwave or dishwasher.