{"product_id":"sienna-strata-cup","title":"Sienna Strata Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vivid vermilion-red surface and a gently flared rim give this handmade Tokoname cup a warm, lively presence. The lower body is wrapped in closely spaced horizontal grooves, interrupted by irregular raised patches that recall weathered layers of stone. Smooth clay above the textured band and around the foot provides a striking contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cup widens towards its open rim and rests on a neat raised foot. Its unglazed interior is smooth, while the base bears the Gyokko workshop stamp. With a 60 ml brim capacity and a practical serving capacity of 40 ml, it is well suited to enjoying small portions of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more pieces in the Sienna collection: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sienna-horizon-kyusu\"\u003eSienna Horizon Kyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eWritten by Sven\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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":53493700002059,"sku":"XC_PP1417","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/XC1.jpg?v=1793272775","url":"https:\/\/www.nannuoshan.org\/products\/sienna-strata-cup","provider":"Nannuoshan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}