{"product_id":"sienna-horizon-kyusu","title":"Sienna Horizon Kyusu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its broad, shallow body and gently domed lid, this kyusu has an elegant, understated silhouette. The warm reddish-orange color comes from iron-rich Tokoname clay fired in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Left unglazed, the surface reveals fine concentric lines from the potter's wheel, particularly visible on the lid, where they accentuate its gently rising shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long side handle widens towards its open end, providing a comfortable grip and balancing the generous proportions of the body. A small spherical knob completes the lid, while the narrow spout projects from the body at almost a right angle to the side handle. Inside, a finely perforated clay filter covers the opening to the spout, allowing the tea leaves to expand freely in the spacious interior while retaining them during pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a wide interior, low profile and integrated clay filter makes this kyusu particularly well suited to Japanese green teas, whose leaves benefit from ample room to unfold during infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more pieces in the Sienna collection: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sienna-echo-kyusu\"\u003eSienna Echo Kyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sienna-hearth-kyusu\"\u003eSienna Hearth Kyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sienna-dawn-shiboridashi\"\u003eSienna Dawn Shiboridashi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sienna-strata-cup\"\u003eSienna Strata Cup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eWritten by Sven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Gyokko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1961, Gyokko is a family-run shokunin pottery workshop in Tokoname, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Now in its third generation, the studio produces handmade Japanese teaware, including kyusu teapots, shiboridashi and tea cups, combining traditional craftsmanship with precision, functionality and understated beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production of a Gyokko teapot involves around 40 steps, shared among experienced craftspeople. The body, lid, spout and handle are individually shaped and carefully assembled. Particular attention is paid to the fit of the lid, the angle of the spout for a clean pour, and the position of the handle for comfortable use. The result is teaware that combines the subtle character of handmade ceramics with the reliability and refinement of skilled craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a video of our visit to the Gyokko workshop in Tokoname, where we commissioned the teaware pieces now available at the Nannuoshan shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4bLnvGPHF2w\" title=\"Gyokko Japanese teaware\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese teaware categories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese teaware can broadly be distinguished into three categories: \u003cem\u003ekikai\u003c\/em\u003e, commercially produced teaware; \u003cem\u003eshokunin\u003c\/em\u003e, handmade pieces made by skilled craftspeople; and \u003cem\u003esakka\u003c\/em\u003e, works by individual ceramic artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokko belongs to the \u003cem\u003eshokunin\u003c\/em\u003e tradition, where a master develops original designs that skilled potters reproduce entirely by hand. The emphasis is on technical mastery, functionality, and ergonomics. Rather than creating one-of-a-kind art objects, the workshop produces carefully designed pieces that excel in handling and pouring, combining remarkable consistency with the craftsmanship of handmade teaware at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the three levels of Japanese pottery in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eQtPigIfg8c\" title=\"Japanese Teapots: The three levels of Japanese pottery: Kikai, Shkunin, Sakka. Tokoname Pottery.\"\u003ethis video\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by Gyokko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53478899777803,"sku":"WT_PP1409","price":84.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/WT_IMG_1300.jpg?v=1793012183","url":"https:\/\/www.nannuoshan.org\/products\/sienna-horizon-kyusu","provider":"Nannuoshan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}