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Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu
Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu

Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu

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Description

The decoration on this teapot is not applied. It is revealed.


Handcrafted by the Horyu (宝龍) kiln in Tokoname, this kyusu begins with kokudei clay the same iron-rich material used for Tokoname's celebrated red shudei.

Through a specialised reduction firing process, the clay develops a deep, uniform black finish.The distinctive pattern across the body is created by carefully cutting into that blackened surface. Each facet exposes the brilliant vermillion-red clay beneath, revealing a striking contrast born from a single piece of clay.

No paint. No glaze. No added decoration. Only the precision of the artisan's hand.

The result is a teapot of remarkable depth and character, where craftsmanship is expressed through technique rather than ornament.

An integrated Ceramesh ceramic filter ensures a smooth, reliable pour without metallic contact, preserving the purity of the tea's flavour. With a capacity of 320ml, it is equally suited to everyday brewing and special tea moments.
AiCha Curated Collection
Hand-selected by AiCha directly from the master artisans of Tokoname, Japan.

This is a limited artisan piece from our curated collection and may not be available again once sold.

Ceramesh Kyusu Horyu Black Cut-Shu - 320ml

Dhs. 242.00

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.