Teapots and rituals

With complete dedication to his craft, Ito Gafu has become an inspiration to the Tokoname artisan community. 

This Japanese craft piece embodies nature at its finest. It feels as if Mr. Ito carved this unique teapot from a piece of stone. Rich in simplicity.

There are a rare few adamant potters in Tokoname that still insist on mastering every step of the artisanal process, taking it as far as making their own clay. Yamada is one of these potters.

There are a rare few adamant potters in Tokoname that still insist on mastering every step of the artisanal process, taking it as far as making their own clay. Yamada is one of these potters.

There are a rare few adamant potters in Tokoname that still insist on mastering every step of the artisanal process, taking it as far as making their own clay. Yamada is one of these potters.

Shôryû speaks passionately about his craft and how the concept of pleasure plays such a large part in the philosophy behind creations.

This plum color Kyusu of beautiful simplicity.