{"title":"Murata Yoshiki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP072014_480x480.jpg?v=1731186050\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurata Yoshiki was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. His home in Tokoname is also known as \"Kyûsu Yashiki,\" which means something like the House of Kyûsu. It is actually an old wooden house, in which countless teapots, cups, and plates are stored in drawers and on shelves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP072023_480x480.jpg?v=1731185739\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1979, he adopted the artist name Yoshiki. Today, he is known for his hammered surface, which he painstakingly creates with a mounted ball. Another special feature is the precision-fit lids of the tea caddies, which are so perfectly matched that they slowly slide into the opening on their own. Yoshiki has participated in numerous exhibitions and is a well-established figure in Tokoname.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP072043.jpg?v=1731186151\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yoshiki-kyusu-280-ml","title":"Yoshiki Kyûsu 280 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a capacity of 280 ml, this teapot is perfect for preparing high-quality shade-grown teas such as Kabusecha or Sencha. The two-tone coloring is created by a fluctuating kiln atmosphere, also known as \u003cem\u003eyôhen\u003c\/em\u003e. The red area appears differently with each firing, so variations may occur. The elaborately crafted surface is uneven and, in addition to its visual appeal, has an intriguing tactile dimension. The artist is Murata Yoshiki, who was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and has used the artist name Yoshiki since 1979. This high-quality teapot comes in a signed wooden box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the “Six Ancient Kilns.” Ceramics have been fired in today’s Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan’s largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. Red \u003ci\u003eshudei\u003c\/i\u003e ceramics require the finest fraction of a highly iron-rich clay found beneath rice paddies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen it was discovered that tea tasted better when prepared with Tokoname utensils, demand grew. From 1860 onward, Tokoname potters attempted to copy the polished surface of Yixing ceramics. In 1877, they succeeded with the help of the Chinese scholar Jin Shi Heng and other specialists. The surface of the teapot must be carefully polished with a metal spatula to compact the clay. Today, Tokoname is known for its colorful variety of side-handle teapots (\u003ci\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/i\u003e). In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red teapots are also produced, which, like their Chinese predecessors, may be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murata Yoshiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51118903558473,"sku":"Yoshiki-4-526","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP241769.jpg?v=1731186305"},{"product_id":"yoshiki-teedose","title":"Yoshiki Chaire","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware, dimensions 9.6 x 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creator of this chaire is Murata Yoshiki, who was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and has gone by the artist name Yoshiki since 1979. This tea caddy comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe caddy is divided into two halves. The upper part features a subtle hammered decoration, which is elaborately tapped onto the surface. A metal ball attached to a rod is used for this. The lower part is separated by a slightly curved line and sits a little deeper. The caddy therefore resembles a special cast-iron kettle shape used in the tea ceremony. Like most of his utensils, the caddy was also fired in a varying kiln atmosphere, which is evident in the red and very dark color gradients. Another special feature is the lid, which is so well matched to the caddy that it slides into the caddy on its own when placed on top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns\". Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname tried to imitate Yixing ceramics with iron-containing clay. For red \u003ci\u003eshudei\u003c\/i\u003e ceramics, the finest fraction of a very iron-rich clay found under rice fields is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murata Yoshiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51565966459209,"sku":"Yoshiki Dose 2","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP162758.jpg?v=1737204758"},{"product_id":"yoshiki-chaire","title":"Yoshiki Chaire","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware, dimensions 11 x 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creator of this chaire is Murata Yoshiki, who was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and has gone by the artist name Yoshiki since 1979. This tea caddy comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe caddy features a hammered decoration over its entire surface, which is elaborately tapped onto the surface. A metal ball attached to a rod is used for this. After firing, the caddy was additionally polished, which is why it shines slightly. The shape corresponds to a classic chaire for the tea ceremony, but it is somewhat larger, as it was designed as a tea container. Like most of his utensils, the caddy was also fired in a varying kiln atmosphere, which is evident in the red and very dark color gradients. Another special feature is the lid, which is so well matched to the caddy that it slides into the caddy on its own when placed on top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns\". 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The artist is Murata Yoshiki, who was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and has used the artist name Yoshiki since 1979. This high-quality teapot comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the “Six Ancient Kilns.” Ceramics have been fired in today’s Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan’s largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. 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