Sujihiki Yōhen Tokoname Teapot - 250ml

This striking Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a unique, tall shape and is made from the iconic Tokoname shudei (朱泥) clay, known for its brilliant red colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. This pot has a striking yōhen (窯変) gradient from a rich red to a deep black.

The surface is unpolished and unsmoothed, in a style called sujihiki (筋引) which is a subtler variation of rokurome (ろくろ目 - potters' wheel marks) which shows the flow of the potter's fingers as they shaped the piece on the wheel.

The teapot's built-in ceramic debeso filter is perfect for naturally straining tea.

Made by Iwase Kōji (岩瀬弘二). Born in 1946, Kōji-san has been making pottery for over 60 years, which is evident in the exquisite craftsmanship of his kyusu. He is known for his striking yōhen wares.