This large tea bowl is crafted in the style of "Design Kutani" and features a lively, leaping rabbit motif. Rabbits have been a common element in traditional Japanese crafts since ancient times, considered animals that bring good fortune and auspiciousness. The rabbit's leaping posture symbolizes "advancement" and "smooth progress"; it also evokes the moon, which in Japanese carries the connotation of "bringing good luck." Using it daily allows you to enjoy the taste of Japanese tea while appreciating the beautiful symbolism within this traditional Japanese tableware.
Product Description:
This Kutani-style hot pot features a moon rabbit motif, with the rabbit design presented in a unique and Japanese style, conveying a lively, gentle, and traditional aesthetic. The large size of the pot makes it suitable for everyday enjoyment of Japanese tea, hojicha, sencha, or other hot beverages, making it perfect for personal use, entertaining guests, or as a gift.
"Design Kutani" is a series created to balance everyday practicality with the aesthetic appeal of Kutani ware. Traditional Kutani ware is known for its ornate painted designs, while Design Kutani collaborates with other ceramic production areas to select durable and everyday-use pieces. These are then decorated using Kutani ware techniques, including design, painting, or transfer printing. This approach allows the pieces to retain the traditional Japanese aesthetic of Kutani ware while being more suitable for everyday family use.
The allure of Kutani ware lies in the craftsmanship of the artisans involved in each step of the process. From shaping the vessel to adding decorative patterns, every detail embodies the artisan's experience and aesthetic sense. The painting technique in particular, requiring years of training, is essential to consistently produce delicate and expressive designs. This hot pot allows one to easily experience the charm of traditional Japanese craftsmanship in everyday life.
Because rabbits symbolize progress, success, and good fortune, and because soup dumplings are used almost daily, they are also very suitable as birthday gifts, longevity gifts, or gifts for family members, elders, and people who love Japanese tableware.
Dimensions | Approx. 9.2cm in diameter × Approx. 9cm in height
Material | Ceramic
Country of origin | Japan
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