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Sawayaka Yohen Kyusu

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Description

No two pieces leave the kiln looking exactly the same. 

The Sawayaka Yohen Kyusu owes its character to fire itself. 

Its finish is created through yōhen (窯変), a natural kiln transformation in which subtle variations in heat, atmosphere, and mineral interaction during firing create unique colour transitions across the clay.


The result is a striking gradient that moves from deep charcoal black at the shoulder to warm earthy brown below. These effects cannot be precisely controlled or repeated. The artisan shapes the vessel; the kiln completes the work.

At 220ml, this kyusu is perfectly suited to a focused tea session for one or a carefully shared brew for two. Its fine stainless-steel mesh filter ensures a clean, dependable pour while allowing the full character of the tea to emerge.

Every piece is unique, carrying within it the quiet unpredictability that makes traditional kiln-fired ceramics so deeply valued.

11Hand-selected by AiCha directly from the master artisans of Tokoname, Japan.

Sawayaka Yohen Kyusu - 220ml

Dhs. 130.00

ARTISAN TEA CRAFTSMANSHIP

Every piece in AICHA's ceramics collection begins not at the wheel, but in the earth of Tokoname, Japan's oldest kiln city, with a pottery tradition stretching back to the 12th century. Nestled in the Chita Peninsula of Aichi Prefecture, Tokoname's master artisans have spent generations perfecting the art of shaping mineral-rich local clay into vessels of quiet, functional beauty. AICHA handpicks each piece directly from these artisans, not for volume, but for the rare excellence that only generational craft produces. The finest tea, brewed in the finest vessel. That is the only standard we accept.

THE TOKONAME PHILOSOPHY: FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

In Tokoname, beauty and purpose have never been in conflict. Every piece that leaves a master artisan's hands is governed by one discipline: form must serve function without compromise. The weight must balance. The proportions must feel deliberate. The finish must enhance the brew, not merely please the eye. For those in Dubai and across the UAE who seek teaware of genuine substance and not just aesthetic appeal, this is the philosophy that sets AICHA's Tokoname collection apart.

MINDFUL MOMENTS OF CALM

The Japanese tea ritual has endured for over a thousand years for one reason. It demands your full presence. To warm the vessel, measure the leaves, watch the first pour. Each piece in AICHA's ceramics collection is crafted for exactly this quality of attention. In the rhythm of Dubai's daily life, these are not objects you simply own. They are rituals you return to, one deliberate, unhurried cup at a time.

PREMIUM CLAY AND TEXTURE DETAILS

Tokoname clay is defined not by its colour, but by its composition. Whether fired to Shudei's deep vermillion or Kokudei's rich black, the unglazed interior carries the same fundamental truth: mineral-rich, naturally porous, and responsive to every brew. With use, the clay seasons gradually, absorbing the character of the teas it holds and becoming, over time, a vessel entirely your own. No two pieces leave the kiln identical. That variation is not a flaw. It is the signature of authentic handcraft.