Red Bamboo Leaf Gaiwan

This sumptuously-portioned gaiwan offers larger infusions for those serving friends or a generous batch for themselves. Its bright white ceramic, in addition to clearly showing the color of the tea within, forms a backdrop for a spread of hand-painted bamboo branches in lively red, a variation from the classic blue-on-white. In lieu of a saucer, a larger button and foot provide fingerholds to pour and control the flow of tea. A good choice for the divergent traditionalist.