HAND-MADE TEAWARE FROM KARATSU

Karatsu Yaki is considered one of the top ceramic producers within the Japanese world of pottery with techniques including a Kick wheel, Climbing kiln, Wooden ash glaze (a glaze technique from Korea mainly made from charcoal) and its bright colors and simplicity.

The variety and style of Karatsu ware multiplied and was traded extensively throughout the country, becoming representative of Japanese ceramics. For example, in western Japan, the word for ceramic ware became “Karatsumono” (Karatsu ware). There is an old saying in the ranking of tea bowls: “First Ido, second Raku, third Karatsu”.

There are three famous pottery production sites known throughout Japan. Firstly, Ido yaki is produced in old Korea. Raku yaki is produced in Kyoto. Karatsu yaki is ranked third. Karatsu Yaki has been loved by many masters of tea ceremony since ancient times and there are many examples of famous Karatsu tea bowls in the tea ceremony.

Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with the Karatsu pottery association we are honoured to represent several pottery masters known all around Japan and offer you some of their crafts.
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    Nakazato Tarouemon XIV
    Madara Tea Cup


    An exquisite white tea cup handmade at the kiln of Master Nakazato Tarouemon XVI, using the Madara Karatsu style created in the 16th century.
    Nakazato Tarouemon XIV
    Chosen Tea Cup


    A white and gray tea cup with a black rim, handmade in the kiln of the 14th generation Nakazato Tarouemon in Karatsu. Sold in a wooden box.

    Nakazato Tarouemon XIV
    Kawakujira Tea Cup


    A white and gray tea cup with a black rim, handmade in the kiln of the 14th generation Nakazato Tarouemon in Karatsu. Sold in a wooden box.

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    Nakazato Kenta
    Kumidashi Petal Cup


    An exquisite tiny tea cup made in clay, with a white ash glaze following the Kohiki pottery style. Handmade by Nakazato Kenta in Karatsu.
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    Nakazato Hanako
    Turquoise Tea Cup


    A handmade tea cup blending ceramics and clay with a turquoise and gray color, combining the pottery styles of Arita and Karatsu areas, and representing the beautiful colors of the Genkai sea off the coast of Karatsu.
    ISHII YOSHIHISA
    Goshomaru Cup


    From Karatsu, a beautiful cup made in the image of the Goshomaru tea bowl. Carved like the pattern of a turtle shell, its base is made in the shape of a large heptagon. A blend of pottery and porcelain by a rising star among Karatsu potters.
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    Nakazato Hanako
    Straight Ivory Cup


    A delicate tea cup blending ceramics and clay with a unique white glaze. Handmade by modern potter Nakazato Hanako in Karatsu.

    Nakazato Hanako
    Daisy Guinomi Cup


    A delicate tea cup blending ceramics and clay with a unique white glaze. Handmade by modern potter Nakazato Hanako in Karatsu.

    Nakazato Kenta
    Frost Cup


    A frost-white elegant tea cup made in porcelain following the Shogen Imari style. Handmade by Nakazato Kenta in Karatsu.
    ISHII YOSHIHISA
    Shinogi Cup


    From Karatsu, this handmade white cup has pattern similar to the lines called "Shinogi" found on Japanese swords. Even though it is made in clay, this cup was designed in the image of the white porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty.
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    Nakazato Kenta
    Matcha Snow Bowl


    A modern and elegant handmade white matcha bowl that combines porcelain baked in Arita while following the traditional shape of Karatsu ware.

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    Nakazato Tarouemon XIV
    Sharkskin Matcha Bowl


    This matcha bowl is a recent work by Nakazato Tarouemon XIV, of the famed Nakazato kiln. Made by the Master himself, it is an elegant piece that reflects both tradition and a playful imminence visible in the natural and serendipitous elements of Tarouemon's work.